Hattie LaVerne Gilson Obituary
The world bids farewell to Hattie LaVerne Gilson of Valparaiso, Indiana, departing on April 29, 2026 at the age of 89. Hattie leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Hattie LaVerne Gilson to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Archie Baldwin and Maudie Baldwin (Oxford); her husband Robert James Gilson; her stepdaughters, Laura De Larbre, Patricia Pozatek and Roberta Johnson; and her granddaughters, Taren Abair and Sarah Aimutis.
She is survived by: her children, Rick Gilson (Beverly) of Hamlet, IN and Susan Gilson-Dyer (Frank) of Chesterton, IN; her stepchildren, James Gilson (Erin) of Crown Point, IN and Kathryn Sytsma (Dan) of Wheatfield, IN; and her sister Delma Belford of Riverview, FL. She is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in LaVerne's name to Dunes Hospice (https://www.duneshospicellc.com).
