HICKORY – Inez Duncan Gilbert, 95 of Hickory went home to be with the Lord on October 31, 2024 at Trinity Village.
Born on August 23, 1929 in Caldwell County, she was the daughter of the late Walter B. and Grace Harris Duncan. Inez attended Highland Baptist Church in Hickory until she married Cecil Gilbert and then she joined St. Stephens Lutheran Church ELCA. She taught Sunday School and was a member of the choir for over 50 years. Inez was very involved with her children including Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts. She worked as a secretary for over 30 years until she retired. Inez traveled many places and enjoyed singing with the Joy Makers at Highland Baptist Church. She loved playing cards with her friends on Fridays.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Gilbert, brothers, Earl Duncan and David Duncan.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Terry Gilbert and wife Barbara, Jan Mitchem and husband Tommy, Ricky Gilbert and wife Robyn; grandchildren, Shelly Truitt and husband Jeff, Ryan Gilbert and wife Kim, Bryan Gilbert and wife Phyllis, Amy Hodge and husband Matt, Timothy Gilbert and wife Bethany, Joe Gilbert, Elisabeth Mauck and husband Jeremy, Kelly Fleming and husband Will, Michael Gilbert, Traci Stevens and husband Brad; 17 great-grandchildren; special friend, Bill Bolton; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 1 PM at St. Stephens Lutheran Church ELCA with Pastor Terri Landers officiating. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12 PM – 12:45 PM at the church.
“The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude for the wonderful care that their mother received during her 3 1/2 years she was in their care. Trinity Village became like a second family to her. She made many friends there. Her favorite activity there was bingo and looked forward to it each week. Next to that was getting her hair done every Wednesday morning. She was loved by all the staff that had her in their care.”
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Rd, Newton, NC 28658 or Trinity Village, 1265 21st St NE, Hickory, NC 28601.
Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemoralpark.com.
The Gilbert Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.
