Delores Gilbert

1945 ∼ 2016

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Delores Gilbert, 70, of Beaumont passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 15, 2016 at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be longtime friend, Mr. Benson Jarrell. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.

Born in Morton, MS on December 2, 1945, she was the daughter of William Jackson and Mary Helen (Ashmore) Gilbert. She attended South Park High School and graduated from Silsbee High School before attending Lamar for X-RAY Technology. Delores loved all animals and always enjoyed a good looking car.

She is preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her loving and devoted life partner, Evelyn Strickland of Beaumont; brother, David “Gus” Gilbert and wife, Susan of Lumberton; nieces and nephews, Leaha Gilbert of The Woodlands, Hayden Gilbert of Lumberton and Nathan Gilbert of San Marcos; numerous extended family and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Humane Society of the United States, 1255 23rd St, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20037 or to The American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

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Beverly Hebert August 15, 2016

Many hugs and prayers for your precious family. Enjoyed being neighbors with you guys for so many years. We have lots of great memories of Deloris. Love to all. The Bozeman family

Anonymous August 14, 2016

Divine Peace Bouquet was purchased for the family of Delores Gilbert.

Madolyn Gibbs Plummer August 13, 2016

Oh, my goodness, I haven't seen Delores in such a long time. I went to elementary, Jr. High and high school (South Park) with her. In our classes we sat close by each other which I shouldn't have!! Just how much trouble can you get into? I enjoyed the slide show; good seeing her again. My prayers go out to her family. Madolyn Gibbs Plummer

Susan Cates August 13, 2016

David, Susan, Leaha, Hayden, & Nathan Evelyn Delores will forever be in our hearts and minds. We have so many wonderful memories of times shared in Mississippi as well as Texas. We are saddened that we cannot be there with you Sunday and Monday for the service and visitation, but travel has been hampered by flooding. Know that we love you, are thinking about you, and are praying for you. With Love, Susan, Colon, Lucas & Elaine Johnny Ken, Sheila, & Ryan

Mike Cacioppo August 13, 2016

Evelyn-My mom & I are so sorry for your loss. I know this has to be as much of a shock to you as it to us. I will miss Delores's hello's when she was watering her plants on her porch & I was getting out of my car. She was always so friendly & asked about my mom. I thank yall for being such good neighbors. Keeping an eye on my mom when my father passed away 17 years ago. We will continue to look after each other. With sincere regards, Your neighbor Mike Cacioppo

Marcia Scurlock Head August 13, 2016

Please accept my sincere symphathies for the loss of your loved one I have fond and fun memories of Delores from our early school years. Her wit and smile, that usually said more than words, are remembered, even to this very day. May God be with you.

Claybar Funeral Home August 12, 2016

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