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Visitation:
Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00
a.m. at the Atlanta Christian Church
Service:
Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 11 a.m. at the church
Funeral home: Quiram Peasley Funeral Home,
Atlanta
Obituary
Aileen R. Gilbert, 93, of Atlanta,
passed away at 11:57 p.m. on Friday, April 15, 2022,
at Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
Visitation with Aileen's family will be held on
Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00
a.m. at the Atlanta Christian Church, followed by
Memorial Services at 11:00 a.m. Mr. Warren Smith
will officiate. Burial will follow at the Atlanta
Cemetery. Cremation Rites have been accorded.
Aileen Ruth Larson was born August 29, 1928, in
Lincoln, the daughter of Elmer N. and Marie Jackson
Larson. She was united in marriage to Richard H.
Gilbert on June 21, 1952, in Trieste, Italy. He
preceded her in death on September 25, 1988.
Aileen was a devoted and loving mom. Aileen, or
“Mimi” as she was more affectionately known,
cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Aileen is survived by her three children: Karen
(Wayne) Wren, Greg Gilbert, and Kathy Galasso; six
grandchildren: Christopher (Deb) Wren, Matthew
(Katie) Wren, Stefanie (Ben) Wimp, Haley (Edward)
Wittrig, Nicholas (Shelly) Galasso and Michelle
(Jason) Chadwick; twelve great-grandchildren; and
one sister: Carol (Gene) Liesman. |
She was preceded in death by her
beloved husband; one brother, James Larson; one
sister, Dorothy Bushell; and one grandson, Thomas
Wren.
Aileen was a long-time school secretary, first in
Atlanta, and then for the Olympia School District.
Her family also owned and operated Gilbert & Son
True Value Hardware store in Atlanta for many years.
Mimi was an avid bridge player, enjoyed Wheel of
Fortune, and loved hosting family events.
Memorials may be made to the Atlanta Rescue Squad or
the Atlanta Christian Church.
Final arrangements are entrusted with Quiram-Peasley
Funeral Home of Atlanta.
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