Mrs. Janice Ann Willis Gilbert, age 86, of Cochran, GA, passed away peacefully at home on April 24, 2023. Graveside funeral services were held on Saturday, April 29th, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. in Union Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Goggans, GA.
Mrs. Gilbert was born on May 15, 1936, in Barnesville, GA. She had 7 siblings. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rosa Knight Willis and Hester Warren Willis; sisters Ethel Spencer, Nadine Peacock, Bessie Partain, Margaret Partain; brothers, Julian Willis and Dan Willis; and infant granddaughters Jessica Rose Golden and Jennifer Gilbert.
She leaves behind her husband of 65 years, George A. Gilbert Jr; children Cheryl Ann Williams, Georgia Golden Langston (Mike), William Jackson Gilbert; 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
She worked for Atlantic National Bank in West Palm Beach, FL; St. Lucie County Bank in Fort Pierce, FL; and she retired from Warner Robins Air Force Base.
She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to bowl, crochet, and was a big supporter of the Atlanta Braves.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3040 Riverside Dr, Macon, GA 31210.
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