Willa Dean Gilbert Obituary
In loving memory of Willa Dean Gilbert of New Tazewell, Tennessee, born in Putney, Kentucky, who departed this world on January 13, 2026 at the age of 80. Willa leaves behind a legacy remembered by 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 husband John Bradley Gilbert; her parents, Elbert Ford and Lillian Richmond Ford; her siblings, Elbert Alvin Ford and Pauline Ford; and her great grandchild Melinda Rose.
She is survived by: her sister Evyleen "Eve" Zaboji; her children, Bradley Gilbert (Rena), Michael Gilbert (Nikki), James E. Gilbert and Deana Cheatwood (Steve); her grandchildren, Cathy Gilbert, Erika Danielle Martin (Tim), Aaron Garland (Ally), Emma Grace Gilbert of Gabriel Gilbert, J. C, Fields, Ryley Gilbert and Sophie Gilbert; her great grandchildren, Willow, Shelby Mae, Colton, Ashton, Ivy and Greer Addelyn; her sister-in-law Christine Hamlin Ford; her niece Diane Harlow (Gary); her nephews, Brian and Daryl Newton; and her close friend Kathy Phipps.
