Emily Callahan Gilbert

She was born in Lynchburg on June 6, 1945, daughter of the late Carrington Callahan and the late Ethel Callahan.

Emily was a member of Coastal Worship Center and was a seamstress and interior designer for over 40 years.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Elbert Wayne Gilbert; a brother, J.C. Callahan and two sisters, Elizabeth Hendricks and Louise Hall.

Survivors include two children, Carol Scannell and Christopher W. Gilbert, Sr. and wife Tina; three sisters, Mattie Neal, Eva Cupec and Billie Langford. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 Friday, November 26, 2021 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel where a celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday with Pastor Lonni Wickard officiating. Interment will be at 2:00 pm Saturday at Beech Grove Cemetery in Nelson County.