GILBERT, DEIDRE HOLDER (LAMB) - Surrounded by her loving family, it is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Deidre Holder (Lamb) Gilbert, wife of Howard Cobb Gilbert of Parker, Texas. Deidre was born in Stamford, Connecticut on May 28, 1938, the daughter of Charles Murray Lamb and Marion Porter Lamb. Deidre is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Howard Cobb Gilbert, her three devoted daughters, Michelle (Ralph) Dickerson of Garland, Kristen (Nicholas) Shanker of Fairview and Sherri Anthony of Richardson and David Anthony of Garland and her cherished grandchildren whom she loved dearly: Ryan Dickerson, Allison and Blake Anthony and Zachary Shanker. She is also survived by her brother, Garth (Katie) Lamb of Anderson, Indiana.
Visitation will take place at Long Reach United Church on Thursday, September 27, 2012 from 10:30am until the funeral service at 11:00am. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Friends and family are welcome to attend a pot luck immediately following the burial at Ross and Ann Titus' home. Donations may be made to Long Reach United Church or a charity of the donor’s choice. The arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Home, Hampton. Online donations and condolences can be made at www.reidsfh.com