Obituary of Mary Jean Gilbert

GILBERT, Mary Jean. Age 82 of Elmira Heights, NY. She was born April 26, 1932 in Elmira, daughter of the late Harold and Mary (Roberts) Gilbert and passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center unexpectedly surrounded by her family and friends. She was predeceased by her brothers Franklin and David Gilbert and is survived by her children and their spouses James (Melinda) Jankowski, Sr., Dawn (Larry) Whitmoyer, John (Tamra) Jankowski, Diane Jankowski, Darlene (James) Durette, Donna (John) Hoyles and Debra (Mark) Terpolilli; brother Richard Gilbert along with 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Mary graduated from Thomas A. Edison High School, Class of 1951. She was a lifetime member of Oakwood United Methodist Church; member and 2 time Past Matron of Alert Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Elmira Heights and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Horseheads. Mary was member of the American Legion Post 154 Auxiliary. She was very active in the lives of her children and a mother to all as a Girl Scout Leader, Cinderella Coach, a chaperone for the Blue Angels Baton & Drill Team and Mark Twain Cadets/Empire State Express. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Sunday, July 13th from 5 to 7 pm. The Elmira-Horseheads Chapter 423 Eastern Star will conduct a memorial service at 5pm. Her funeral service will be held on Monday, July 14th at 11 am in Oakwood United Methodist Church, 212 Oakwood Ave., Elmira heights. Rev. Fred Dyer will officiate. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery.