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Ernestine Gilbert

GRUETLI-LAAGER Mrs. Ernestine Gilbert, 74, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013.She was born in Paynes Cove on Feb. 18, 1939 to Francis M. and Maggie M. Fults Roberts who preceded her in death along with her husband, John Thomas Gilbert; brothers, Lemuel "Pudd", Leonard and Louie Roberts; sisters, Esther Long, Elene Roberts and Edna Meeks.She is survived by her daughter, Sue (Billy) Thomas; sisters, Elvia Gilbert and Eva Ruth Smith, of Silvis, Ill., and Eula Elizabeth Hrenko, Mentor, Ohio; a loyal, loving and compassionate caregiver, Donna Solomon, who we appreciated dearly; a host of loving nieces and nephews.Graveside funeral services will be 11 a.m. CDT Saturday in Fall Creek Cemetery with Brother Larry Campbell officiating.Online condolences at www.laynefuneralhome.com.Visitation: 3-9 p.m. CDT today at Layne Funeral Home, Palmer, Tenn.

Published June 14, 2013

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