Obituary of Edna M. Gilbert

GILBERT, Edna M. Edna M. Gilbert, age 92 of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014. She was born in Trumansburg to the late Melvin and Beatrice (Chase) Bodine. Edna was predeceased by her husband, LeRoy J., Sr. in 1999; daughter, Deanna R. Polovick in March 2014; son-in-law, Michael Polovick in 1994; brothers and sisters, Clayton, Mansel, Lloyd, Charles, Arlan, AdaBelle and Ruth Townley. Edna is survived by her sons, Arthur (Linda) Gilbert of Erin, LeRoy “Roy” (Holly Smith) Gilbert Jr. of Horseheads; grandchildren, Kimberly (James) Brown, Christopher (Amanda) Gilbert, Andrew (Michelle) Gilbert Melissa Gilbert, Gilbert, Cindy (Randy)Ames, Janet (Karen) Gilbert, Marisa Smith; several great grandchildren; many great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Also surviving are her brothers and sisters, Weyburn Bodine, Marjorie Rudd, Elma Swingle, Melvin Bodine Jr., and Dorothy Smith. Edna worked at Remington Rand when she met Roy, the love of her life, a soldier at leave on his way to the European Front during WWII. Later moving to Elmira she worked in the shoe department at the Gorton Coy and JC Penny’s. A serious back injury limited her duties to her home. She loved to cook and bake and maintained several very pretty flower gardens. She love to play cards and enjoyed spending time and her hospitality with any of the many friends and family that dropped in for what she called “Happy Hour”. An avid Yankee fan, for several years she would not miss a game. Most of all, she loved her family and cherished her children. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, Inc. 413 S. Main St., Horseheads on Wed. June 4, 2014 from 2-5:00 pm where her service will follow at 5:00 pm. Committal services will take place in Woodlawn National Cemetery, Elmira on Thursday. Those wishing may also remember Edna with memorials to CareFirst 11751 E. Corning Rd. Corning NY 14830. www.barberfuneralhome.com