Deanna Gilbert

Patricia Deanna Gilbert, 86 of Boyd passed from this life on Monday September 8, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Funeral service is 9:30 a.m. Friday September 12, 2025 at the Church of Christ in Boyd with burial at Boyd Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the church.

Officiant is Mark Taylor. Pallbearers include Ryan Cobb, Charlie Hanks, Randy Gilbert, Tim Gilbert, Larry Davis, and Ronnie Gilbert.

Deanna was born July 31, 1939 to Clarence Addison and Daisy Myrtle (Stout) Pelton in Dallas, Texas. She married L.W. “Hoss” Gilbert on December 16, 1961 in Fort Worth, Texas. Deanna worked as an accountant secretary for Lonestar Gas for over 25 years also working for Garrett Creek Ranch for 9 years, as well as Bucks Awning for 7 years.

Deanna was a member of numerous organizations, SWTPA, NRA and TRA while working mostly with the NCHA and AQHA. She graduated 1957 from high school and was a member of the Boyd Church of Christ. Those who knew her knew that purple was her favorite color as well as her like of roses. Deanna was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and a friend to many who will miss her dearly.

She is preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Daisy Pelton; her husband L.W. “Hoss” Gilbert; siblings; Leontine, Opal, Durwood, Cotton, Curly and Edna

Those left behind to cherish her memory are her son; Heath Gilbert and wife Evie of Boyd; grandchildren; Ryan Cobb and wife Cheyenne of White Settlement, Tia king of Azle, Holly Gilbert of Haltom City and Charlie Hanks of Boyd; great grandchildren; Michael, Sophia, Evelyn, Lilah and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

Hawkins Funeral Home Boyd

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