Mary Evelyn Gilbert Obituary
The memory of Mary Evelyn Gilbert of Knoxville, Tennessee, who passed away on February 14, 2025 at the age of 90, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Evelyn Gilbert to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Mary Evelyn is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Mary Evelyn's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her husband Jackie Gilbert; her parents, Kyle Welch and Doris Welch; and her siblings, Betty Fern Vineyard, Sarah Katherine Welch and James Welch.
She is survived by: her daughter Karen Rader (Todd); her granddaughter Leslie Henry (Andrew); her brother-in-law Kenneth Gilbert (Carol); her niece Cheyenne Albright (Clay); and her friend Marjorie Miller. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, February 19th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, February 20th 2025 at 12:15 PM. A graveside service was held on Thursday, February 20th 2025 at 12:30 PM at the East Tn Veteran Cemetery-John Sevier (2200 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37919).
