Margaret Janelle “Grammy” Gilbert

Margaret Janell “Grammy” Gilbert went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 5, 2021 at the age of 77.

Visitation will be at 11:00 a.m. on September 17, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa, TX, followed by a graveside service at 1:00 p.m. officiated by Pastor and long-time friend, Reverend Clydel Chapman.

Margaret was born June 22, 1944, in Clarita, OK to Forrest and Lillie Woodell. She graduated from Sulphur High School in 1962. She married Freddie Gilbert in August 1962, in Sulphur. In 1965, Odessa, Texas became their new home. Margaret was a homemaker and an active member of North Side Baptist Church, where she was known for her remarkable cooking skills, especially her brisket and chocolate pies. She loved teaching in Sunday school and vacation bible school. She enjoyed league bowling with family and friends. She had a passion for collecting Coca-Cola novelty.

Margaret was preceded in death by her loving husband, Freddie Gilbert; her parents, Forrest and Lillie Woodell; and four brothers,Ken, Tom, Bob and Billy Woodell and two sisters, May Williams and Linda Woodell.

Margaret is survived by her daughter, Sherri Webb and husband, Larry; son, Rusty Gilbert and wife, Tracy; two grandsons, Eric Webb and Peyton Gilbert; three granddaughters, Jenifer House and husband, Chris, Regan White and husband, Trevor, all of Odessa TX, and Allyson Gilbert, of Mckinny TX; six great grandchildren; Bailey, Mady, Quade, Rylee, Ellanor, and Rowen; one sister; Kathy John and husband Jamey; two brothers, Terry Woodell and wife, Terry, Keith Woodell and wife, Joyce, all of Sulphur and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Rusty Gilbert, Peyton Gilbert, Larry Webb, Eric Webb, Chris House, and Trevor White.

The family of Margaret Gilbert wishes to extend their sincere thanks to Hospice, Sunset Memorials and North Side Baptist Church.