Pernetha C. Gilbert

Mrs. Gilbert was such a gracious and highly respected lady in this community. It was such an honor to cater her 100 birthday party! Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Earnly O. Chapman and Family
Keswick, Va

My sincerest condolences to all of Aunt Pernetha's grandchilden and great grandchildren. She was a lovely woman with the most beautiful spirit. I was blessed to get to know well, when I spent four years in Charlottesville while attending college. Aunt Perneatha did my hair (pro bono, of course) and fed me whenever I needed her to. And, I'm grateful to have had the pleasure of being present for her 100th birthday celebration last year. All of us who knew her are better for having known her. May you rest in peace, Aunt Perneatha.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Ms Gilbert was a very kind hearted woman and I will always remember her.

Aunt Pernetha was a strong, generous, enterprising woman. She made her mark on Charlottesville and in her church. She was a pioneer hairdresser and businesswoman, and bettered the lives of the black nurses/students of UVA by providing a place to live. She has earned her reward. Mabel Gilbert Wells (Jonathan's niece)

I met Pernetha in the exercise room at WCBR when I was visiting my mother. Wow - Pernetha was an amazing inspiration - energetic, kind, and gracious. It was such a pleasure to talk with her. She will be sorely missed.

neve had met mother pernethac gilbert but thank you for all you did for your race and made many better of the white race for god send you for manying causes to make god childrens better may you rest in god arms forever.

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.