Nettie Gilbert age 84 of Tazewell TN, was born July 23, 1934 and passed away on March 19, 2019 surrounded by her family. Nettie was saved at the age of ten and was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church in VA. She loved to garden and just be outdoors in the sun. Nettie enjoyed listening to blue grass and gospel music. She is preceded in death by her parents William Tyler and Sarah Lillie Lawson. Children Patsy Parker, Roger Gilbert, and Buck Gilbert. Grandchild Stanley Short. Siblings Ethel, Etta, Mary, John, Earl, Jesse, Clovis, and Pete. Father of her children Mott Gilbert.
Nettie is survived by her children: June and husband H Short, Dottie and late husband; Jerry Parker, Bob and wife Adrienne Gilbert, Cardy Gilbert, and Steve and wife Bobbie Jo Gilbert. Sixteen grandchildren, Thirty-five great grandchildren. Six great, great grandchildren. As well as a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to help with expenses.
The family will receive friends Sunday March 24th from 1 until 4 P.M. at Coffey Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Sunday March 24th at 4 P.M. in the Coffey Funeral Home chapel. The graveside service will follow in the Rouse Cemetery
Minister: Rev. Troy Taylor;
Obituary: Sarah Francis Mayfield;
Singer: Patricia Gilbert;
Pallbearers: H Short, John Patrick, David Sweet, Keith Hurst, Jason Hurst, and Lucas Bailey.
Honorary Pallbearers: Grandsons.
Coffey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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