It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ione Gilbert (Kahoka, Missouri), born in Boone, Iowa, who passed away on October 27, 2019, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Azel McClain and Emma Sherrard McClain; her husband Otha Edward Gilbert; her daughter Joyce Johnson; her son-in-law P. R. McAfee; and her siblings, Vernon McClain and Irene.

She is survived by : her children, Rose Smith (Rusty) of Kahoka and Richard Gilbert of Kahoka; her son-in-law Bob Johnson of Texas; her grandchildren, Aleta Thompson (Dennis) of Luray, Violet Gilbert of Keokuk, Shawn McAfee (Roberta) of Kahoka, Monty McAfee (Alyce) of Kahoka, Jared McAfee (Jill) of Luray, Dan McAfee (Shelby) of Kahoka, Brian Johnson of Anchorage, AK, Daniel Gilbert of Saratoga Springs, NY and Dustin Gilbert of Keokuk, IA; her great grandchildren, Luke Griffis (Jaime) of Sperry, IA, Cheyenne Stow (Jason), Caitlyn Griffis (Derrell), Tyler Shinkle (Mackenzie) of Lowell, IA, Kyle Shinkle (Jordyn) of Kahoka, MO, Andrew McAfee of Eldon, IA, Scott McAfee (Liberty) of Kahoka, MO, Emily McAfee of Kahoka, MO, Kody McAfee of Eldon, MO, Kaylee McAfee of Kahoka, MO, Layne McAfee of Kahoka, MO, Gracelin Hathaway (Caleb) of Kahoka, MO, Ethan McAfee of Kirksville, MO, Evan McAfee of Kahoka, MO, Slade McAfee of Maryville, MO, Jaden of Kahoka, MO and Lathan McAfee of Kahoka, MO; her niece Kathy Moffet (Al) of Boone, IA; and her nephews, Jim McClain (Cindy) of Ogdon, IA, Gary McClain (Pam) of Boone, IA and Steve McClain (Moe) of Boone, IA..

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wilson Funeral Home