Shirley Gennevieve Gilbert

Shirley Gennevieve Gilbert, age 94, of Dimondale, Michigan, passed away on August 9, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Shirley was born on February 21, 1930, the daughter of Merle and Flossie Eitniear, who have preceded her in death. She graduated from Dimondale High School and the Lansing Community College LPN Nursing Program. She loved caring for others as an LPN throughout the 1960s. Shirley married Henry Gilbert, and they enjoyed over 40 years of marriage before his passing in 1994. She was an active volunteer for RSVP – Retired and Senior Volunteer Program with AmeriCorps. Shirley loved to knit and crochet and has donated well over 300 scarves and dishcloths.

Along with her parents and husband, Shirley is preceded in death by her brothers: Robert, Wayne, Jake, and Ted, and her infant sister, Janelee. She is survived by her children, Sue Osborn (Tom Denman) and George (Frances) Gilbert; grandchildren: Chad (Brittany) Osborn, Nathan Osborn, Stacy Davis, and Kelly (Jim) Skaryd; and seven great-grandchildren. Shirley is also survived by her sister, Ann (Wayne) Vahs, and special friends, Cindy and Jackie.

A special thank you to her great-grandson, Matthew Osborn, for helping with her care for three years in addition to the many “granny nights” we shared.

Per Shirley’s wishes, no services are planned at this time. Arrangements entrusted to Vickers Leslie Funeral Home, 109 N. Church Street/PO Box 503, Leslie, MI 49251. 517-878-6600.