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Obituary For MOTHER EVA MAE CAPLE ALLEN GILBERT
Mother Eva Mae Caple Allen Gilbert daughter of the late Alex and Rosa Lindsey Caple was born October 12, 1926 in Anson Country. She departed her earthly life on January 21, 2026 at Hospice Haven, Rockingham, NC.
Eva Mae attended the Public Schools of Anson County. Her Christian experience began at an early age, where she was Baptized at Red Hill Baptist Church, in Wadesboro, NC. Eva Mae was married to Robert Lee Allen. To this union three children were born; Twin Sons: Henry, Jimmy and one Daughter, Effie Mae Allen.
Eva Mae moved to Brooklyn, NY during the late 1950s. She soon joined the New Canaan Baptist Church in Brooklyn, NY and served on the C.E. Lewis Gospel Chorus as a faithful member. Eva Mae was employed at Rands Dry Cleaners for many years and later was hired by Sloan Kettering Memorial Cancer Hospital in NYC. There she met Hershel Gilbert, Jr. and was joined in Holy Matrimony on December 10, 1983 and they both retired and moved to Wadesboro, NC in 1989.
Eva Mae then rejoined her home Church Red Hill Baptist Church under the Leaderships of Rev. Clark and Rev. Anthony Ledbetter. Eva Mae later moved her membership to Morning Star Redeemed Church of God, which she named, located in Lilesville, NC. Founder, Pastor, Elder Carl E. Ingram, her Son-in-Law, appointed his loving Mother-in-law as Church Mother. She also served as Missionary President, Deaconess, Sunday School Treasurer and loved her penny rallies. Mother Gilbert was a faithful praise and worshiper, who loved the Lord and her daughter, church, family and friends.
Eva Mae was preceded in death by her loving parents, Twin Sons: Jimmy & Henry Allen and Husbands: Robert Lee Allen and Hershel Gilbert, Jr.
She also was preceded in death by her Sister: Laura K. Robinson (Harvey Brother-in-Law); Brothers: Will Caple, (Leonia); EC Caple (Georgia), Marshall Caple (Emma Ree), Alexander Caple (Effie Mae), James Lindsey (Selma), Cleveland Kirby, Step-Brothers & Sisters: Robert, Grover, Lucille & Mary.
Mother Gilbert leaves to cherish her precious memories: her loving daughter Effie "Dussie" Allen Ingram, Grand God-Daughter: Keaundra, two Great God-Sons: Cameron and Kaiden. One Brother: Otis Kirby (Lizzie) of High Point, NC. God-Daughter: Shanise Mills Bowers of Virginia Beach. A host of Nephews & Nieces who she dearly loved, Relatives, Cousins, Church Family and Friends.
The Services to Celebrate The Life and Legacy of Mother Gilbert will be on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 1:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will follow at Westview Memorial Park, Polkton, North Carolina.
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You will always be love and never forgotten love you Mea Mea 🙏🏽
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This beautiful lady here, was always beautiful dressed even when just going to the grocery store, this is my grandmother' first cousin and I am so honored to have known her, she was a Absolutely Beautiful Lady, you truly will be missed ❤️
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Very sorry to hear. My deepest condolences to Sis. Gilbert's family and friends. I went shoe shopping once with her and my mom, and attended church services with them as well. Sis. Gilbert was a phenomenal woman, and I'm glad to have met her. She was very funny and friendly. May she rest in paradise!👑🌹💜🕊
We were blown away by this beautiful personality. An Angel sent from heaven above and it was an honor to meet her. She also was a very good friend of my Mother, Mildred Burns from Peachland, NC.
so sorry for your loss praying for the Gilbert family.
We're so sorry for the loss of Aunt Mae. So glad that we got to spend some time with her before she left us. Love always your niece and nephew and great nieces.
So very sorry for your loss Godmother Effie We love you Aaron &Jean Neal ❤️🙏🙏🙏
There is nothing more beautiful than a God Fearing woman, and aunt Eva Mae was just that. I pray the family is at peace knowing she lived a remarkable life filled with love.
so sorry for your loss praying for the Gilbert family.
Effie may God continue to comfort you and the entire family through loving memories.
On behalf of Myself and the staff of the Anson County Sheriff's Office, we extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all those affected by this loss. We stand with our community in offering comfort, strength, and support, and we hope you find peace in the memories you shared and the love that surrounds you.
Praying for family's comfort. RIP Mother Gilbert
Aunt Eva Mae you will be miss and thank you for always when you saw me you say he my Beautiful Niece. Thank God for allowed us to have you in our life for 99 years.Love you Auntie
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
