Betty Ann Gilchrist Obituary
In loving memory of Betty Ann Gilchrist of Wilmington, Delaware, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who departed this world on December 7, 2025. Betty Ann leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Betty Ann had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Betty Ann may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarence W. Lauer and Anna Sakowski Lauer. She is survived by: her husband John J. Gilchrist; her daughter Laura; her son-in-law James Clements; her granddaughters, Kearstin and Serenity Clements; and her sister Nancy Ann Cannavo (late David). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Pagano Funeral Home (3711 Foulk Rd, Garnet Valley, PA 19060). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Betty's memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation at http://www.kidney.org..
