Wilma L. Gilbert passed away Thursday, February 24, 2023 at a private hospital in Columbus. She was 88.
Wilma was born July 6, 1934 to Clarence Raymond Billingsley and Grace Marie Wilcox in Columbus, Ohio. Wilma came from a large family. She spent a good deal of her life in Columbus Ohio and eventually met her husband Jack Paul Gilbert (predeceased) while working for the United States Shoe Corporation. They had a son, Lowell, who was born in October of 1968. Wilma went on to work for the JCPenney corporation where she eventually retired from.
Surviving are a son, Lowell (Enifome Oshobe) Gilbert, of Columbus; sister-in-law, Judith Gilbert, of Chillicothe; a brother Curt (Helen) Billingsley, of Columbus; a niece, Rebecca Rauhala, of California; neighbor, Julie Rosenbauer, of Chillicothe, who was like an adopted daughter; many other family and friends who will miss her dearly; and her faithful grand dogs, who miss their grandma very much. There are no words to describe how much she was loved and how much she will be missed by all who knew her.
A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, March 5, 2023 in Greenlawn Cemetery with Pastor Therese Lehman officiating. There will be no public calling hours. Arrangements are under the directions of the WARE FUNERAL HOME.