We are sad to announce that on February 6, 2024, at the age of 91, Emma Jean Gilbert (Ward, Arkansas) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, James Frank Redick and Nora Amanda Hilliard Redick; her husband J. D. Gilbert; her siblings, Lloyd Redick, Raymond Redick, Clarence Redick, Johnny Redick, Charles Redick, Cecil Redick, Harrell Redick, Darrell Redick, Minnie O'Quin and Mamie Allen; and her son-in-law Tommy Talbert.

She is survived by : her daughters, Sara Talbert and Barbara Sullivan (Con); her grandchildren, Larry Talbert (Amy), Christy Williford (John) and John Sullivan; her great grandchildren, Ryan Talbert, Eric Talbert, Abby Williford and Hannah Williford; her great great grandchildren, Adelita Gann, Casious Gann and Arya Gann; and her sister Martha Waters. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Anyone that wishes can make a donation in her memory to Ward First Baptist Church or Gideons International.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Family Funeral Homes