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Edna Gilbert Obituary

Gilbert, Edna M. Age 71, of Bellwood, IL. Passed away on Friday, February 21, 2014. She was a 1962 graduate of Proviso East High School, where she excelled in the fine arts and was an Illinois State Dramatic Reading Champion. Edna also competed in Nationals and placed seventh overall with a reading from Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun". After high school, Edna was employed at International Harvester as a typist. On July 30, 1966 she married the late La Vonn T. Gilbert and they were married for 47 years. After her children were born, Edna held one of the most noble positions of them all: stay-at-home mom. Her kindness, patience and sheer "sweetness" are hallmarks of her legacy that not only are kept alive by her biological children, but also by the many others that have experienced being in her presence. She leaves to cherish her memory: mother, Mrs. Millie Croskey; mother-in-law, Mrs. Bennie Gilbert; three children, Yolanda, La Vonn, Jr. (Sally), Cornelius; siblings, Melvin Croskey, Jr., Eunice Lewis (Rufus), Wynona Croskey, Erick Croskey (Autherine), LeTitia Croskey and Nancy Pearsall (Ben); and a host of aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends; as well as by her beloved dog, Henry. Funeral Service, Friday, February 28, 2014, 11:00 a.m. at Canaan A.M.E. Church, 801 S. 14th Avenue, Maywood, IL. 60153. Interment Oakridge Cemetery, Hillside, IL.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 28, 2014.

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March 6, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Ross Family

Tina Ptak

March 1, 2014

Mrs Gilbert will be very much missed! Love her tons! My condolences to her family.

Adela & Carl Campbell

February 28, 2014

To Cory and family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May you find peace in remembering the wonderful person your mom was.

February 28, 2014

Sympathy for the loss of your Beloved Edna. May the God of all comfort, comfort your family during this time of distress and sorrow. 1Cor.1:3-4

kathy harris

February 28, 2014

Edna was an amazing & incredible lady. She was gifted with the ability to really love unconditionally and was a very kind and gentle soul. We were blessed to have known her and to have been part of her life for nearly 30 years. She and La Vonn raised 3 wonderful children, who are also kind, compassionate, gentle and very bright. She was an amazing role model and friend. We will miss her dearly. Jaime and I are so very thankful we got to spend a Saturday with Edna, eating pizza and talking about our lives. Her laughter was beautiful, and she always had an optimistic outlook on life. We love you dearly Edna and we will miss you. Thank you for everything you did for our family. We will carry your memory forever in our hearts.

Cheryl

February 28, 2014

Sorry for your lost. May the family find comfort in God's word the Bible.

A

February 28, 2014

Dear family, my deepest sorrow goes out to you for the loss of your loved one. May you all find comfort by drawing close to God at this time of grief. James 4:8

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