Ruth Ann Gilbert Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ruth Ann Gilbert of Bristol, Indiana, who passed away at the age of 64, on March 8, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Ann Gilbert to show support.

She was predeceased by: her father Richard Etchason. She is survived by: her mother Joanne Etchason (Ball); her husband Lee Gilbert; her children, George Etchason (Billy Jo) of Osceola, Joanne Plummer (Mike) of Wolcottville and Cristina Holt (Josh) of South Bend; and her siblings, Charlotte Fetting (Paul), Linda Dubord (George), Jean Gmuer (David), Mary Carmody (Larry), Cathy Elder (Breck), Rick Etchason (Donna) and John Etchason (Barbara). She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be directed to the Humane Society of Elkhart County: https://elkharthumanesociety.org.