Myrel Frances Reed Gilbert of Rutherfordton, NC passed away May 30, 2021. A native of Cleveland County, NC, she was the daughter of Henry Virgil and Nettie Brooks Reed and wife of George Garland Gilbert.
Myrel was a life-long member of Spencer Baptist Church, active in the choir for 30 years and a choir sponsor for many years. She enjoyed her church family and served in the 6-year- old Department for 40 years and enjoyed being a part of the Senior Adult Group and the Kitchen band. She was a member of the Rutherford Women’s Club and the Christian Women’s club.
In addition to her parents, Myrel was preceded in death by her sisters, Naomi Giles, Dorothy Landers, Mildred Thomas and brother, James Paul Reed.
Left to cherish her memory are four children: Daniel Hicks Gilbert and wife Gale of Rutherfordton; Connie Ho and husband, Michael of North Myrtle Beach, SC; Carrie Taylor of Rutherfordton; Joy Huckno and husband Wally of Myrtle Beach, SC. Also, eight grand-children: Adrienne Gamble, Devin Taylor, Baxter Taylor, Max Taylor, Hannah Ho, Miriam Dunivan, Amanda Paul and Joe Bean and six great-grand-children: Cayden Taylor, Ava Taylor, Mackenzie Gamble, Carson Gamble, Colton Wade and Paisleigh Hope Duivann.
The Funeral Service will be at 2 O’clock PM on June 19th at Spencer Baptist Church with Rev. Bruce Caldwell officiating. The Family will receive friends from 1-2 PM in the Family Life Center of Spencer Church.
Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com