Our Mother, Dolores Arlene Gilbert passed away at home on April 24, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
Mom was born in Erie, Kansas on June 18, 1935 to Keith and Ardis Shepard. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Walter Robert Gilbert Sr., on September 25, 2004.
Dolores is survived by her five children, Walter Robert (Rhonda, deceased) Gilbert Jr., Calvin (Kandy) Gilbert, Don (Debbie) Gilbert, Connie Gilbert, & Richard (Sasha) Gilbert. Mom is also survived by her thirteen grandchildren and thirty two great-grandchildren.
This past year has been challenging with a rare disease attacking Mom's vocal cords and larynx. She often said to Connie "The Lord really has us on quite a journey." Well her journey on this earth is ended and she is walking & talking & singing with Jesus today.