Wanda Gilbert

Wanda Gilbert age 63 of Springfield went home to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 20, 2022. She was born the daughter of Alvin & Alice (Craig) Combs on June 5, 1958 in Springfield, Ohio. Wanda is preceded in death by her parents; sister Wilma Ashley. She is survived by her husband Jerry Gilbert of 35 years; stepdaughter Karen Gilbert; beloved sisters Judy Paul of Springfield, Connie Arnold of Springfield, & Debbie Merchant of New Carlisle; brother in law Donnie Ashley; nephews Shannon Ashley, & Jeremy (Inge) Paul; niece Shante Paul; great nieces Jaidyn & McKinley Ashley, & Jazlyn & Ireland Paul; great nephew Silas Paul; along with several special nieces, nephews, friends, & church family. Wanda was a loving wife, sister, aunt, & friend. She will be missed by all of those who love her. Wanda was a faithful Christian & was a longtime member of the Full Gospel Pentecostal Church where she was a Sunday school teacher. After 31 years she retired from Montgomery County Job & Family services where she worked as a payroll account clerk. In her spare time, she enjoyed crafting, & going to family functions with all the kids. Most of all she enjoyed nothing more than spending quality time with her family, especially her nieces, & nephews. Wilma, Judy, Connie, & Debbie could not have asked for a better sister. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2022 from 6PM – 8PM at the RICHARDS, RAFF, & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME 838 E. High St. Springfield, Ohio where funeral service will be held on Friday, January 28, 2022 at 10AM with Rev. Roy McIntosh officiating. Interment to follow in the Enon Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com