Gladys G. Gilbert

In the early hours of April 19, 2005, while being bathed by her attendant-nurse Gladys Greenleaf Jones Gilbert, weary of the pain she suffered, said aloud, “Lord, please take me home!” And a moment later her plea was granted. Her Father in heaven took away her grief and led her to peace in paradise.Gladys was the second eldest of six children born to James and Carrie Jones in Chestertown, Maryland. She completed Garnett High School in Chestertown. She and her sister Louisa sought their fortune in White Plains, New York, but Gladys left and settled in Baltimore.After marrying Reverend Lewis Gilbert and while raising five children, Marjorie, Francis, Carolyn, Calvin and Patricia, she began training at the University Of Maryland School Of Nursing and for over twenty years attended to those in poor health as a Licensed Practical Nurse.Gladys loved to cook, knit, crochet, and travel and was an avid sports fan. She enjoyed watching baseball and boxing and offered her knowledgeable opinion on the activities.Gladys became serious in her faith and joined St. Matthews United Methodist Church. She was a member of the United Methodist Women and was instrumental in creating the Nursing Unit that was active in the Church for many years.In her later years she delighted in her retirement and watched from her senior apartment as the generations of her family grew. Near the end as she became more dependent on others, she went to live with her daughter Patricia. Gladys remained alert and active until she became bedridden and was in need of continued nursing care.Gladys leaves and indelible mark of joy, love and Christian friendship on the lives of all those who were fortunate enough to have known her.She leaves to mourn her home going: one son, Francis; two daughters, Marjorie Bowers and Patricia Condrey; sister, Louise Bryant of White Plains, New York; son-in-law, Charles Bowers; long-time companion and later care-giver, Thelma Coates; and Jimmy Bentley, a devoted friend and caregiver. She also leaves grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives, in-laws, and friends.

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Gladys G. Gilbert

October 5, 1908 - April 19, 2005