Wilma Gilbert

Wilma L. Gilbert, 82, of Minford, died suddenly Monday, September 10, 2012, in the Southern Ohio Medical Center emergency room. Born on July 22, 1930 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Wilbur and Lois Ault Bobst and was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church in Sciotoville. Wilma was a 1947 graduate of Minford High School, bookkeeper for Millhuff’s in Sciotoville for over 40 years, and was currently a greeter at Wal-Mart for over 10 years. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Samuel Gilbert. Surviving are a son, Robert Gilbert of Minford, two brothers, Glen Bobst of Portsmouth and Donald Schomburg of Ft. Worth, TX; 2 grandsons, Sam Gilbert and Clayton Gilbert; 3 great-grandchildren, Mindy Lansing, Bronson Gilbert and Baillie; and a precious great-great granddaughter, Miley Lansing. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at the BRANT FUNERAL HOME IN SCIOTOVILLE with Pastor Caleb LaFond officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Burial Park. The family will receive friends at Brant’s in Sciotoville from 5 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday.

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