Hilda DeVane Gilbert, 80, of Mesa AZ, passed away peacefully July 7, 2010 in her home surrounded by family and friends. Hilda was born August 1, 1929 to the late Corona DeVane Underwood and Garland Purdy in Clinton, NC. She met James E. Gilbert in New Haven, CT, married and raised 5 children. Hilda moved to Mesa AZ in 1998. She is a member of Eastern Stars Eureka Chapter #2 and was a member of Community Baptist Church in New Haven. Hilda retired from the West Haven Veterens Hospital after 30 years in Dietetic Services. Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, cousin, and friend leaves daughters, Deborah Gilbert, Mesa AZ, Lillie Gilbert, Gilbert, AZ, Beverly Deloatch, New Haven, CT, son James E. Gilbert, Jr, Laurel, MD; cousins, Valeria Mathis, Janice Wilson, Raymond Cue, New Haven, CT, Michelle Brown, Charlotte, NC, Andre Wilson, New Jersey, long time family friend Willie M. Cue and godson Dennis Cue, New Haven, CT, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. Hilda was predeceased by ex-husband James E. Gilbert and daughter Renee Gilbert. Private services will be held at Mariposa Gardens. Donations to Hospice of the Valley (hov.org) in lieu of flowers.
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