Pauline J. Gilroy

Mass of Christian Burial for Pauline J. Gilroy, 99, Eudora, KS will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Eudora. Burial will follow at Holy Family Catholic Cemetery. Pauline passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, at LMH Health.

Pauline was born on October 23, 1922, in Centerville, KS, the youngest of 11 children born to John Clark and Emma (Orton) Giffin. She graduated from Parker High School in Parker, KS in 1940. She moved to Lawrence, KS a few years later and resided with her older sister. It was during this time that she met her future husband, John Gilroy. They were married on October 19, 1944, in Pensacola Florida. After the end of John’s military service during WWII, they returned to the Midwest, living briefly in Vinton, Iowa and Mound City, KS before settling in Eudora in 1955.

After raising her children, Pauline worked for 15 years at the Eudora Public Library. She was a member of St. Theresa’s Society at Holy Family Catholic Church, served on the Eudora Public Library Board, and was an election poll worker for several years. She was an excellent seamstress and in her later years found much enjoyment in making American Girl doll clothes for friends and family.

Survivors include her children, Cathy Johnson, Connie (Chip McConnell) Gilroy, Jim (Joleen) Gilroy, son-in-law, Rick Crews, daughter-in-law, Linda Gilroy, nine grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Pauline was preceded in death by her parents and 10 siblings, husband, John Gilroy, children, Colette Foster, Carolyn Crews, Cyrilla Loria, J.C. Gilroy, and sons-in law, Randy Johnson and Al Loria.

Memorial contributions may be made in Pauline’s name to Eudora Public Library or to a charity of your choice and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

6 Condolences

  1. Ronda Eisenbarger on August 9, 2022 at 8:54 am

    JO, sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. What a sweet and wonderful lady. Prayers for your family.



  2. Bob & Vivian Ribordy on August 9, 2022 at 5:50 pm

    Jim, we did not have the pleasure of meeting Mrs Gilroy but we heard a lot about her. Sounds like she was full of vim and vinegar.
    We are sorry for the family. Bob and I have both lost our Mother’s. We miss them everyday. Thinking of you and your family during your time of sorrow.



  3. Royce and Delores Stiffler on August 10, 2022 at 2:35 pm

    We will miss Pauline very much. The priviledge of being Pauline and John’s next door neighbor and friend has been ours for the last 47 years. Pauline was an expert on “old town Eudora’s “ history, and was delightful to share and visit with.
    RIP Pauline



  4. BR on August 10, 2022 at 6:51 pm

    Cathy, Connie, Jim and family, I’m sorry to read of the loss of your mom. I know it’s been a difficult few years for you. I think of you often. I hope you don’t hesitate to reach out to me if there’s anything I can do.



  5. Jennifer (Anderson) Leaf on August 12, 2022 at 6:58 pm

    JO and family, What a treasure. Your mom was such a friend to me after my mom passed in 1977. The visits we used to have in the library as well as her recommending books for me to read. I loved her cheekiness. My thoughts with you all.



  6. Chris and Theresa Abel on August 13, 2022 at 2:36 pm

    Sending our thoughts and prayers to your family during this difficult time.
    We are sorry for your loss.



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