Virginia Gilbert

Virginia “Jean” Gilbert, 79, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully Monday, October 15, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 17, 1939, the daughter of Manual and Francisca (Baladez) Becerra in Cleveland, Ohio.  Jean was employed with General Motors until her retirement. On June 27, 1981 Jean married Gerald Gilbert in Charlotte at the Methodist Church. She enjoyed playing Bingo at the Charlotte American Legion and Firekeepers Casino. Jean and Gerald would get together with friends every Saturday to play cards; sometimes they would play during the week.  They traveled all over the United States with their motorhome enjoying time in Tennessee, Missouri, Las Vegas, and North Carolina.  Jean enjoyed cooking and baking especially for family gatherings.  More than anything she loved her family and her dog, Benji.  

Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband, Gerald of 37 years; children, James (Elaine) Salians; step-children, Debra Loudenbeck, Donna (James) Beaurdrie, Laurie (Michael) Becker, Gerald (Shannon) Gilbert, Jr.; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; three brothers; and one sister.  

Jean was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Snater; parents; step-father, Rodrigo Vaquera; six brothers; and one sister.  

Funeral services took place at Kempf Funeral & Cremation Services in Marshall on Friday, October 19, 2018, with Father Dwight Ezop officiating. Interment followed the service at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens.  

Memorial contributions may be directed to McLaren Homecare & Hospice, 2815 S Pennsylvania Ave. Ste. #4, Lansing, MI 48910 or St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 807 St. Mary’s Blvd., Charlotte, MI 48813. 

Friends may send condolences or share a memory at kempffuneralhome.com.