Bonnie Jackson Gilbert, 88, formerly of Mill Spring, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013.  

Born in Henderson Co., NC, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Bessie Justice Jackson. She was preceded in death by a son, Wayne. She was the widow of Thelmet Gilbert who died in l981. Bonnie was a homemaker and member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Rutherfordton, NC.

Surviving are:  her son, Mitchell Gilbert (Betty) of Concord, NC; three grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren; one brother, Grady Jackson of Mill Spring, NC; one sister, Ruth Hoots of Hendersonville, NC.

Funeral services were held in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon, NC with Rev. Warren Elliott officiating.

Burial followed at Cane Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Mill Spring, NC.

McFarland Funeral Chapel is serving the family.