Joretta Carol Wade Gilbert

Joretta Carol Wade Gilbert, 78, of 212 Farrell Street in Eden, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015 at Morehead Nursing Center.

A funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, December 27, at First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Ridgeview Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Gilbert was born August 21, 1937 in Draper, NC to the late James William Wade and Josie Martin Wade. She was a graduate of Tri-City High School, Class of 1955 and was a member of First Baptist Church where she sang in the church choir. Joretta enjoyed reading, shopping, and going out with her friends but mostly loved spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Ralph Bowling Gilbert of the home; daughter, Sally Jo Blackwell and husband, Jon of Eden; and two grandchildren, Noah and Hailey Blackwell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Melia Anne Gilbert and her brother, James Lee Wade.

Visitation will be held on Saturday evening, 6 - 8 PM at Fair Funeral Home.

The family would like to express a special thanks to the staff of Morehead Nursing Center for all their care and compassion.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 533 Greenwood Street, Eden, NC 27288.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com