Mary B. Gilbert

Obituary of Mary Gilbert Mary Elizabeth "Libby" Berry Gilbert, 90, passed away peacefully with her daughter Judy at her side on Sunday, March 13, 2016, in Ocala, Florida. She was formerly from Owensboro. Mrs. Gilbert was born September 11, 1925 in Blackey, Kentucky to Thomas Rice Berry and Maudella Berry. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her working years were spent primarily in the company of Mr. Glenn Young at Tamarack Elementary School. She was an avid reader, something she passed on to her daughters and grandchildren. She enjoyed crafts in her earlier years, knitting, basketmaking, needlepoint, counted cross stitch, and quilting . The results of her work are displayed in many family members' and friends' homes. When her husband changed employment, they lived throughout the northeastern states. In the early 1980's, they retired to Lady Lake, Florida. She was a member of North Lake Presbyterian Church, Lady Lake. When she lived in Owensboro, she was a member of Karns Grove Baptist Church, Philpot, Ky. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Carl Gilbert on December 15, 1995, her sister, Ann Keith Knight on November 16, 2015, and her parents. She is survived by her four daughters and their families: Sandy (Tom) Grimsley of Utica, Ky., Judy (Roger) Richter of Ocala, Florida, Mary Ellen Rouse of Jacksonville, Florida and Patty (William Wallace)Evans of Campbellsville, Ky. Known as Memom to her grandchildren are Gary (Jeannette) Kirk, Jessica Grimsley , both of Owensboro, KY and Dr. Melinda Grimsley-Smith (Tony Smith) of Bowling Green, KY; Amy Burris of Maceo, Ky and Ben Watkins (Mary) of Providence, RI, Nathan (Ashley) Rouse and Emily (Justin) Lewis, both of Jacksonville, FL, Rachael (Tyler) Blythe of Noblesville, IN and Samuel (Kayla) Evans of Bowling Green KY. She also leaves 15 great-grandchildren, a new great-granddaughter due in May, 2016, a new great-grandchild due in September, 2016 and one great-great grandchild. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice of Marion County, 3231 SW 34th Ave., Ocala, FL 34474. Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory in Leesburg, Florida is in charge of local arrangements. Memorial service and interment will be held on July 17, 2016 at Redhill Baptist Church Cemetery, Utica, Ky.

Mary B. Gilbert

September 11, 1925 - March 13, 2016