Marilyn Gilbert, 88 of Galena, died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Galena Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born August 24, 1934, in Sulphur, Okla., Marilyn was the daughter of Archie Gentry and Ola (Campbell) Gentry. She graduated from High School in Sulphur, Okla. During her time in school and for the years to follow, she was very musically inclined with the ability to sing, play the saxophone and piano, and even spent time as a drum majorette. Marilyn later lived in Ardmore, Okla. and Stanislaus County, Calif., where she served as a court clerk before her retirement in the late 1980’s. Marilyn was a member of the Church of Christ in Sulphur and Ardmore. She enjoyed playing spades, drinking margaritas with her Mexican food, and traveling.
Marilyn is survived by one daughter, Johanna Foster of Columbus; one son, Craig Gilbert of Oakdale, Calif.; four grandchildren, Chase, Brock, Lexi, and Reese Gilbert and one niece, Lori Gentry also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Brent Gilbert; two brothers and two sisters.
Marilyn has been entrusted to Derfelt Funeral Home of Galena for cremation. The family will host a memorial service at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at www.derfeltfuneralhomes.com.