Mary Olene Gilbert, age 87 of Ft. Denaud FL, passed away on January 29, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Arthur E Gilbert. Loving Mother of Walter Jim Gilbert, Carolyn Marie Gilbert, Arthur Mark Gilbert, and Cle Etta Jean Gilbert Butler. Loving Grandmother of Karine, Tawyna, Katina, Bo, Jerrett, Taleena, Wayne, Michael, Mark, Connie, Stacey, Gene, and Boone. Beloved great grandmother of 26, and great great grandmother of 3. Loving sister of Betty Jackman. Mary was preceded in death by her parents James Elmer Hart, and mother Mary Elizabeth Palmer Heart, sisters Nancy (Spurlock) Norris, Rose Wheeler and her grandson Walter J Gilbert Jr. Mary was retired from United Telephone Co./Sprint. God gave us the best mom and grandma in the whole world. Mom was a dedicated charter member of Alva Church of God since May 26, 1950. She enjoyed being the choir leader, adult Sunday teacher, Ladies President, special singing, pianist, and organist. Mary enjoyed many arts and crafts such as knitting, sewing, making cakes, and the grandkids birthday parties. Grandma Gilbert taught her to cake decorate and she also enjoyed going hunting and fishing with her husband.
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