STAUNTON — Beverley Ann (Rife) Gilbert, 78, wife of John Everett Gilbert of 13 Weston Drive passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013, at her home.
Mrs. Gilbert was born August 31, 1934, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Alma (Smith) Rife.
Beverley retired in 1992 from Staunton Insurance Agency with 40 years of service as a secretary and insurance agent. She was of the Presbyterian faith. Beverley enjoyed her family, spending time at the beach, cooking and reading. She was an avid Virginia Tech fan.
In addition to her mother, Mrs. Gilbert was preceded in death by her brother and his wife, Bob and Faye Rife.
In addition to her husband of 56 years, Mrs. Gilbert is survived by two daughters, Ginger G. Mace and husband, T.G., of Swoope and Suzette G. Anthony and husband, Mark, of Staunton; a son, Grayson Gilbert and wife, Lori, of Lawrenceville, Ga.; six grandchildren, Amy Davenport and husband, Tony, Amanda Mace, Angela "Angie" Mace, Trent Anthony, Matthew Gilbert and Erin Gilbert; three great-grandchildren, Anthony Davenport, Brooke Davenport and Brittany Davenport and a number of nieces and nephews also survive.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2013, in the Coffman Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Temple Myers.
The family will receive friends following the service.
Burial will be private in Augusta Memorial Park.
It is suggested those desiring make memorial contributions to Memorial Baptist Church Minister's Discretionary Fund, 225 Taylor Street, Staunton, VA 24401.
Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive in Staunton is in charge of her arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.coffmanfuneralhome.net.
STAUNTON — Beverley Ann (Rife) Gilbert, 78, wife of John Everett Gilbert of 13 Weston Drive passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013, at her home.
Mrs. Gilbert was born August 31, 1934, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Alma (Smith) Rife.
Beverley retired in 1992 from Staunton Insurance Agency with 40 years of service as a secretary and insurance agent. She was of the Presbyterian faith. Beverley enjoyed her family, spending time at the beach, cooking and reading. She was an avid Virginia Tech fan.
In addition to her mother, Mrs. Gilbert was preceded in death by her brother and his wife, Bob and Faye Rife.
In addition to her husband of 56 years, Mrs. Gilbert is survived by two daughters, Ginger G. Mace and husband, T.G., of Swoope and Suzette G. Anthony and husband, Mark, of Staunton; a son, Grayson Gilbert and wife, Lori, of Lawrenceville, Ga.; six grandchildren, Amy Davenport and husband, Tony, Amanda Mace, Angela "Angie" Mace, Trent Anthony, Matthew Gilbert and Erin Gilbert; three great-grandchildren, Anthony Davenport, Brooke Davenport and Brittany Davenport and a number of nieces and nephews also survive.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2013, in the Coffman Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Temple Myers.
The family will receive friends following the service.
Burial will be private in Augusta Memorial Park.
It is suggested those desiring make memorial contributions to Memorial Baptist Church Minister's Discretionary Fund, 225 Taylor Street, Staunton, VA 24401.
Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive in Staunton is in charge of her arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.coffmanfuneralhome.net.
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