Lilann B Gilbert

Lilann Buffett Gilbert was born September 12, 1954, in Amityville, LI, NY. She moved to Florida in 1969, but was always a girl from Long Island, NY. She had always planned on being a veterinarian, but it just wasn’t in the cards. She worked with animals until her 20’s at a Florida Zoo, at her father’s grooming shops and with him at the veterinary hospital he worked at for years doing grooming and as an uncertified Vet Tech. She spent 35+ years in banking and always said she would retire and return to working with animals. She began volunteering at Citrus County Animal Services in 2014 and it was the happiest she’d ever been. She especially loved working with the old, the sick, the abused, and neglected. Lil was predeceased by her parents Philip Buffett and Nancy West; her adored in-laws, Richard and Janet Gilbert, her precious grandson Heath Gilbert, her lovable nephew PJ, and by her amazing grandmother and great aunt who saved and helped raise her, Lillian, and Marjorie French, and, by her oldest and most steadfast friends Marjorie Locklear and Brinda Carpenter. Also predeceased by her beloved furry children, Ello, Peaches, Ty, Shapup, Boston, Maggie, Charlie, Apple, Spirit, Dolly, AC, OJ, Brady; too many to list, but if there is any kind of heaven, they will be waiting for her at the bridge. She is survived by her only sibling, her first and oldest friend, and occasional political adversary Phil Buffett. Lil is also survived by the love of her life, husband of 41 years Wayne Gilbert…Their love for one another was obvious from the beginning and lasted a lifetime and beyond. She is also survived by her three stepsons, Rich (Jennie), Ken (Tami) and Ben (Dawn) Gilbert; one stepdaughter, Beth Gilbert and one biological son Mike Renkiewicz (Magela). She loved all of her children equally; the one born of her body and the four born of her heart. Her seven grandchildren were the absolute lights of her life, and her three great grandchildren a dream fulfilled. Lil had many acquaintances and a few great friends. Brinda was the sister of her heart. Colleen and Meaghan were the friends of her old age, the bonus daughters she cherished. Claudia and Denise were her oldest friends; they loved and laughed and cried together through life. Memorial Funds: In lieu of flowers, I request that memorial funds be sent to Citrus County Animal Services 4030 S Airport Rd, Inverness, FL 34450. Arrangements are under the care of Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Cremation Care, Inverness FL.