Mable Sara Gilstrap, 82, was born on February 2, 1944, in Colfax, New Mexico, and passed away on April 1, 2026. A beloved and cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she will be remembered as adventurous, resilient, humorous, and selfless in the ways she loved and cared for those around her. Mable resided in Fresno, California. After this introduction, “Mrs. Gilstrap” will be used with affection and respect.
Mrs. Gilstrap’s life was defined by steady devotion to her family and by a spirit that met both joy and hardship with quiet strength. Those who knew her best will remember her warmth, her perseverance, and the gentle humor she carried into everyday moments—gifts that brought comfort, laughter, and reassurance to the people she loved.
Mrs. Gilstrap is survived by her husband, James Henry Gilstrap; her daughters, Dianna Delgado and Linda Mercado; her sons, Jimmy Sheek, Dwanye Gilstrap, and Thomas Gilstrap; her sister, Donna Embrey; and her brothers, Bill Burton and Walter Williams. Mrs. Gilstrap also leaves 15 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren to cherish her memory.
"Mrs. Gilstrap will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege of sharing in her life."
