Helen A. Gilbert

On April 6, Helen Anthony Gilbert, beloved and cherished wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her Charlotte, NC home at the beautiful age of 88. Helen was born September 10, 1934 in Lincolnton, NC and later moved to her permanent home of Charlotte where she raised her family. She enjoyed vacationing in her home away from home of Gatlinburg, TN, was a master seamstress and owned her own fabric store in Denver, NC. Few things in this earthly world brought her more joy than spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Helen is survived by her loving husband of 74 years, Yates; children Danny and Kathy Gilbert of Charlotte, NC, Terry Gilbert of Denver, NC, Cynthia and Frank Zinke of Belmont, NC and Greg and Anna Gilbert of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Ryan and Tamra Hager, Amanda and Lane Bradford, Jarrod and Megan Hager, Derek and Ashlea Gilbert, Gena and Jason Robinson, Carl Stephens, Dustin Gilbert and Dylan Gilbert; great grandchildren, Carlie, Beau, Ryleigh, Brody, Brelyn, Taylor, Kelby, Colton, Jaxon, Finn and Lexi; great, great grandchild, Christian; brother, Jack Anthony; sisters, Georgia Warren and husband Brice, and Karon Killday.

She was preceded in her passing by her parents, Dick and Blanche Anthony; brothers, Joel Anthony, and Roger Anthony and grandson, Daniel Gilbert.

The family will receive friends at Assurance United Methodist Church, 9700 Mt Holly-Huntersville Road, Huntersville, NC 28078 on Thursday April 13, 2023 at 1pm with the funeral service to follow at 2pm. Burial immediately after service in Forest Lawn West Cemetery.

Helen leaves behind a strong family that will never forget the amazing woman she was and in lieu of flowers or gifts we ask for donations to be made in her name to Assurance United Methodist Church where she faithfully served.