Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of Grace (McDowell) Gilbert Schwendenmann of Mill Spring, NC and the late Ireland Gilbert.
A graduate of Polk Central High School, she was a member of Mill Spring Baptist Church, Mill Spring, NC.
Surviving in addition to her mother is
her companion for 18 years, Gary Short, of the home; an uncle, Perry McDowell (Rosalee) of Mill Spring, NC; an aunt, Shirley McDowell of Landrum, SC, and a beloved pet, "Sheila".
She was preceded in death by a brother, Randy Gilbert who died in 2003.
Graveside Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 2013 in the Mill Spring Baptist Church Cemetery, Mill Spring, NC with Dr. Vince Heffner and Rev. David Bame officiating.
The family received friends immediately following the service in the fellowship hall of Mill Spring Baptist Church.
Memorials could be made to the Foothills Humane Society, 989 Little Mountain Rd, Columbus, NC 28722.
McFarland Funeral Home
Tryon, NC
Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of Grace (McDowell) Gilbert Schwendenmann of Mill Spring, NC and the late Ireland Gilbert.
A graduate of Polk Central High School, she was a member of Mill Spring Baptist Church, Mill Spring, NC.
Surviving in addition to her mother is
her companion for 18 years, Gary Short, of the home; an uncle, Perry McDowell (Rosalee) of Mill Spring, NC; an aunt, Shirley McDowell of Landrum, SC, and a beloved pet, "Sheila".
She was preceded in death by a brother, Randy Gilbert who died in 2003.
Graveside Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 2013 in the Mill Spring Baptist Church Cemetery, Mill Spring, NC with Dr. Vince Heffner and Rev. David Bame officiating.
The family received friends immediately following the service in the fellowship hall of Mill Spring Baptist Church.
Memorials could be made to the Foothills Humane Society, 989 Little Mountain Rd, Columbus, NC 28722.
McFarland Funeral Home
Tryon, NC
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