Lila Jean Holtzman Gilbert died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, at her home in Luray with her family at her bedside.
She was born in downtown Luray on February 20, 1923, the first child of the late Herbert M. and Lila C. Holtzman.
After growing up in the metropolitan areas of Washington, D.C., Richmond and Baltimore, she returned to Luray for her entire adult life. An honors graduate of Luray High School and member of the Beta Club National Honor Society, she worked for the Page News & Courier for many years, including as an Associated Press correspondent, business manager, and editorial staffer.
On November 14, 1953, she married Dr. Edward W. Gilbert, who survives.
She is also survived by two sons, Jay W. Gilbert of Wardensville, W.Va., and Dr. Timothy B. Gilbert of Severna Park, Md., one brother, Bobby R. Holtzman of Standardsville, and six grandsons. She was preceded in death by her younger sister, Betty H. Strickler, and brother, Herbert M. Holtzman.
She was a charter member and president of the Hill & Valley Garden Club, a life-member of the Page Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, the Town & Country Supper Club and a Daughter of the American Revolution. She was part-owner and assisted in office management in the early years of the MontVue Nursing Home. Active in the Luray United Methodist Church for over 60 years, she devoted her time to the Sunday School Program, Youth Fellowship, and Chancel Choir. The first Den Mother of Cub Scouts in Luray and a member of the Heritage Society of Scouting. She raised both her sons to be Eagle Scouts in Troop 7 of Luray.
She was also a member of the Virginia Optometric Association Auxiliary, spearheading an early visual screening program for local public schools, and raising scholarships for needy students. Creatively, she enjoyed many years of china painting, horticulture and writing children's stories.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Luray United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Stephanie Bush, Kenneth Hamrick, Robert VanGilder, and F. David Gilbert officiating.
A private gravesite service will be held at Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
She was born in downtown Luray on February 20, 1923, the first child of the late Herbert M. and Lila C. Holtzman.
After growing up in the metropolitan areas of Washington, D.C., Richmond and Baltimore, she returned to Luray for her entire adult life. An honors graduate of Luray High School and member of the Beta Club National Honor Society, she worked for the Page News & Courier for many years, including as an Associated Press correspondent, business manager, and editorial staffer.
On November 14, 1953, she married Dr. Edward W. Gilbert, who survives.
She is also survived by two sons, Jay W. Gilbert of Wardensville, W.Va., and Dr. Timothy B. Gilbert of Severna Park, Md., one brother, Bobby R. Holtzman of Standardsville, and six grandsons. She was preceded in death by her younger sister, Betty H. Strickler, and brother, Herbert M. Holtzman.
She was a charter member and president of the Hill & Valley Garden Club, a life-member of the Page Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, the Town & Country Supper Club and a Daughter of the American Revolution. She was part-owner and assisted in office management in the early years of the MontVue Nursing Home. Active in the Luray United Methodist Church for over 60 years, she devoted her time to the Sunday School Program, Youth Fellowship, and Chancel Choir. The first Den Mother of Cub Scouts in Luray and a member of the Heritage Society of Scouting. She raised both her sons to be Eagle Scouts in Troop 7 of Luray.
She was also a member of the Virginia Optometric Association Auxiliary, spearheading an early visual screening program for local public schools, and raising scholarships for needy students. Creatively, she enjoyed many years of china painting, horticulture and writing children's stories.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Luray United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Stephanie Bush, Kenneth Hamrick, Robert VanGilder, and F. David Gilbert officiating.
A private gravesite service will be held at Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
Lila Jean Holtzman Gilbert died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, at her home in Luray with her family at her bedside.
She was born in downtown Luray on February 20, 1923, the first child of the late Herbert M. and Lila C. Holtzman.
After growing up in the metropolitan areas of Washington, D.C., Richmond and Baltimore, she returned to Luray for her entire adult life. An honors graduate of Luray High School and member of the Beta Club National Honor Society, she worked for the Page News & Courier for many years, including as an Associated Press correspondent, business manager, and editorial staffer.
On November 14, 1953, she married Dr. Edward W. Gilbert, who survives.
She is also survived by two sons, Jay W. Gilbert of Wardensville, W.Va., and Dr. Timothy B. Gilbert of Severna Park, Md., one brother, Bobby R. Holtzman of Standardsville, and six grandsons. She was preceded in death by her younger sister, Betty H. Strickler, and brother, Herbert M. Holtzman.
She was a charter member and president of the Hill & Valley Garden Club, a life-member of the Page Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, the Town & Country Supper Club and a Daughter of the American Revolution. She was part-owner and assisted in office management in the early years of the MontVue Nursing Home. Active in the Luray United Methodist Church for over 60 years, she devoted her time to the Sunday School Program, Youth Fellowship, and Chancel Choir. The first Den Mother of Cub Scouts in Luray and a member of the Heritage Society of Scouting. She raised both her sons to be Eagle Scouts in Troop 7 of Luray.
She was also a member of the Virginia Optometric Association Auxiliary, spearheading an early visual screening program for local public schools, and raising scholarships for needy students. Creatively, she enjoyed many years of china painting, horticulture and writing children's stories.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Luray United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Stephanie Bush, Kenneth Hamrick, Robert VanGilder, and F. David Gilbert officiating.
A private gravesite service will be held at Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
She was born in downtown Luray on February 20, 1923, the first child of the late Herbert M. and Lila C. Holtzman.
After growing up in the metropolitan areas of Washington, D.C., Richmond and Baltimore, she returned to Luray for her entire adult life. An honors graduate of Luray High School and member of the Beta Club National Honor Society, she worked for the Page News & Courier for many years, including as an Associated Press correspondent, business manager, and editorial staffer.
On November 14, 1953, she married Dr. Edward W. Gilbert, who survives.
She is also survived by two sons, Jay W. Gilbert of Wardensville, W.Va., and Dr. Timothy B. Gilbert of Severna Park, Md., one brother, Bobby R. Holtzman of Standardsville, and six grandsons. She was preceded in death by her younger sister, Betty H. Strickler, and brother, Herbert M. Holtzman.
She was a charter member and president of the Hill & Valley Garden Club, a life-member of the Page Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, the Town & Country Supper Club and a Daughter of the American Revolution. She was part-owner and assisted in office management in the early years of the MontVue Nursing Home. Active in the Luray United Methodist Church for over 60 years, she devoted her time to the Sunday School Program, Youth Fellowship, and Chancel Choir. The first Den Mother of Cub Scouts in Luray and a member of the Heritage Society of Scouting. She raised both her sons to be Eagle Scouts in Troop 7 of Luray.
She was also a member of the Virginia Optometric Association Auxiliary, spearheading an early visual screening program for local public schools, and raising scholarships for needy students. Creatively, she enjoyed many years of china painting, horticulture and writing children's stories.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Luray United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Stephanie Bush, Kenneth Hamrick, Robert VanGilder, and F. David Gilbert officiating.
A private gravesite service will be held at Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.
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