Mary Etta Gilbert “Mrs. Bear” was born on April 23, 1950 and passed away on August 23, 2019 at the age of 69. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Fuller and Molly Ballentine Banks.

She was also preceded in death by her son, Walter “Poncho” Gilbert, and brother Joe Fuller.

She is survived by her significant other, Gary “Bear” Hunt, sons, Michael “Mike” (Sheila) Gilbert, Barry “Punkin” Gilbert (Denise Turkovich), sister, Sandra (Jimmy) Hathcock, brother, Samuel “Lee” (Pam) Fuller, fur baby, Sadie, 11 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. 

Visitation will be held on 26 Aug, 2019, from 4:00-8:00 PM, and 27 Aug 2019 from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM at the McDonald Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be conducted on 27 Aug 2019, at 11:00 AM, in the McDonald Funeral Home Chapel.