Vera Gilbert Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Vera Gilbert (Sheffield, Alabama), who passed away on August 16, 2018, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Vera Gilbert to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Bera "Bud" Burge; her grandparents, Ben Gilbert and Charlotte Houston; and her granddaughter Gwendolyn Denise Simmons. She is survived by: her daughter Clara Simmons (Leon) of Florence; her siblings, Annie Mae Gilbert Baugh (John T. Baugh), Katie Gilbert Simmons, Otis Gilbert (Josephine) of Indianapolis, Charlie Gilbert, Sr. (Sandra) of Muscle Shoals and Robert Thompson (Gloria) of Lima, Ohio; her sister-in-law Geraldine Gilbert of Indianapolis, Indiana; her grandchildren, Leon Simmons, Jr. (Gladys) of Florence, Gregory Simmons of Riverside and Zachary Simmons of Florence; her great grandchildren, Justin Simmons of Damien Simmons, Malcolm Simmons, Jordan Simmons, Abby Clara Simmons, Vania Simmons and Corey Thompson; and her friend Henrietta Rhodes. She is also survived by nine great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.