Ruth Appelt Gilchrist Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruth Appelt Gilchrist of Alexandria, Louisiana, born in Hallettsville, Texas, who passed away on April 29, 2022 at the age of 83. 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, August Appelt and Elsie Appelt; her husband James Gilchrist; and her brothers, Carl and Franklin.
She is survived by: her children, Scott Gerald Gilchrist (Jennifer) and Jamie Gilchrist Bratton; and her grandchildren, Sean James Sumlin, James Garrett Gilchrist, Ashton Claire Sumlin, Caitlin Pearce Perkins (Grant), Camille Blythe Pearce and Cullen David Pearce (Shelby).
Memorials may be made to Building Fund, St Francis Xavier Cathedral, 626 Fourth Street, Alexandria, Louisiana, 71301 or Alexandria Aquatic and Racquet Club, 2001 Brentwood Avenue, Alexandria Louisiana, 71301.
