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Shirley A. Gilbert, 79

May 24, 2018

Shirley A. Gilbert, 79, of Conestoga Twp., passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Zola (Sizemore) Leaman, and the beloved wife of John M. Gilbert, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage.

Shirley was a 1956 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School. She worked at RCA for 10 years; part-time for Fink Fast Freight for 11 years; and was the Church Secretary at Emmanuel Lutheran Church for over 23 years.

In addition to her husband, Shirley is survived by her son, J. Curt Gilbert of Millersville, and her daughter, Valerie Myers and her husband John of South Dakota. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Alicia Grissinger and her husband Scott of Mountville, Amanda Talbot of York and Abby Talbot of Lancaster; and three great-grandchildren, Ayden and Rylie Grissinger and Austin Taylor.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service which will be held on
Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at 11:00 AM at Calvary Baptist Church, 530 Milton Road, Lancaster, PA, 17602, where the family will begin receiving guests at 10:00 AM. A luncheon will follow at the church. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions in Shirley’s memory may be offered to Calvary Baptist Church at the above address.

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Condolences to the Family

May 29, 2018

Dear Uncle Mel and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Aunt Shirley’s passing. I am thinking of you all during your time of loss and hoping you find peace and comfort. I have very fond memories from my childhood of time spent with you all. Take care.
Missy Gilbert

May 28, 2018

I had just read about Shirley.I want her family to know how sorry i am to hear.That she has passed away.She was a very special woman. I have not seen her around for awhile. But when i ran in to her in the past. Her face light up.When she talked about her family.She loved yous so much. She will be missed.Again i am so sorry.She was such a special women. melinda kline

May 27, 2018

To all the Gilbert family,
Sincere sympathy from the Horn family.
Curt, Harvey Horn is retired and lives in NH.
Tanya (Horn) West (Harvey and Michelle Horn’s Mom)

May 27, 2018

Mel, Curt, and, Valerie my condolences in the passing of Shirley My thoughts are with you.

Cheri Gilbert

May 27, 2018

Curt & Valerie,
🌹Sending my deepest sympathy upon hearing of your Mothers passing. I will always remember her for her kindness and good food!. The fond memories of visits to your home and being invited over to swim with you growing up. It was hard moving 3,000 miles away at 13 and losing friendships here. I lost my Father May 30, 2009. So i know what you are going through now. May memories of the good times you shared bring you comfort and may God wrap his arms around you all during this difficult time. Keeping you in prayer.
Dianne Evans Murray, Millsboro Delaware

May 27, 2018

John & family,
So shocked and saddened to learn of Shirleys passing. I have so many fond memories of her. She made the best ham and bean pot pie being just one and our time with Sarah Coventry Jewelry, visits and conversations. Sending my thoughts and prayers to all of you at this sad time. She will be missed.
Dottie Evans, Millsboro Delaware.

May 27, 2018

Was so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. Shirley and I had so many nice lunches together. I will really miss her. Having her family in my houghts and prayers. Dolores Binkley

May 26, 2018

Prayers for Valerie, John and Family. Your friends at Camp Hatteras are thinking of you during this difficult. May you find peace and comfort.

Visitation: Tuesday, May 29, 2018; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Calvary Baptist Church; 530 Milton Road; Lancaster, PA
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Services: Tuesday, May 29, 2018; 11:00 AM; Calvary Baptist Church; 530 Milton Road; Lancaster, PA
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