Barbara E Gilbert

Barbara E Gilbert obituary

Barbara E Gilbert

Barbara Gilbert Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Perinchief Chapels - Mount Holly on Nov. 17, 2025.

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Barbara E. Gilbert "Bobby" of Lumberton, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at her home. She was 83.

Born in Florence, the daughter of the late John and Matilda Austin, Barbara was a graduate of Florence High School. She and her husband, Ken, moved to Lumberton in 1972 when he became a Lumberton Police Officer.

Barbara was a homemaker. She was dedicated to her daughter and husband. She enjoyed the Far Side Calendar, watching ION tv, drinking Tak-a-Boost, and pizza. She was a fan of Jiminy Cricket and supported the DAV.

The wife of the late Ken, she is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: April and John Sheehan of Lumberton; one of 7 children, she is also survived by her sister Bea Ashmoor.

Services will be held privately. Contributions in Barbara's memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans at help.dav.org

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