Brenda Carol Gilbert Abbott

Brenda Carol Gilbert Abbott obituary, Rainsville, AL

Brenda Carol Gilbert Abbott

Brenda Gilbert Abbott Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel - Rainsville on Oct. 4, 2025.

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Mrs. Brenda Carol Gilbert Abbott, age 84, of Fort Payne, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. She was an active member of the VFW, DAR, and Genealogy Society. Funeral services will be held at 12pm on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow the service in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5pm-8pm on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the funeral home.
**Survivors**
Daughters: Felicia "DeeDee" (Tim) Debter and Lucretia "Sissi" (Keith) Phillips
Sister: Gwenda Lynne (Roger) Henderson
Brother: Gary Paul (Linda) Gilbert
Grandchildren: Brooke Chandler Durham, Bryan Debter, Tessa Collett, Mallory Debter Williams, Drew Smith
Great Grandchildren: Tyde Debter, Navy Laney, Palin Debter, Julian Debter, Nevaeh Debter, Karley Craft Barker, Mattie Prewett Blevins, Pacey Cooper, Kimber Peppers
3 Great-Great Grandchildren
**Mrs. Abbott was preceded in death by her husband: Jerry F. Abbott; parents: Cecil & Pauline Gilbert; brother: Wayne Gilbert; great granddaughter: Mia Grace Debter**
Arrangements Entrusted to W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel
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