Kathleen A. Gilbert, 68, of Inverness, FL passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness. She was born in Terra Haute, IN on March 18, 1955, to the late Albert and Ethel (Brock) Laughrey. She arrived in this area in 1987, where she grew her ties with the community. Kathleen was the Executive Director for The Reserve at Citrus Assisted Living Facility in Lecanto. She loved visiting Sanibel Island, where she grew up, spending time with family and friends, and making memories that would last a lifetime, which was her motto. Cooking for her grandchildren was her passion. Kathleen was preceded in death by her brothers James and Stephen Laughrey. She is survived by her children Anjela Melchionne of Inverness, Melissa (Jason) Keesling of Citrus Springs, William (Krystle) Cormier of Inverness, Colleen Hernandez of Odessa, Matt Jackson of Inverness, and sister-in-law Nancy Hilton of Inverness , 18 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren and many others who thought of her as a mother and Grandmother. A Celebration of Kathleen’s life is scheduled for Saturday, September 23, from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home in Inverness. Friends may visit with the family at that time.
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