Mrs. Zepora Marie Robinson-Gilbert

Obituary For Mrs. Zepora Marie Robinson-Gilbert

Mrs. Zepora M. Robinson-Gilbert, 77, Eclectic,Al. Passed away Wednesday, December 28,2022.

The Obituary ZEPORA MARIE (ROBINSON) GILBERT was born on May 28, 1945 to the late Reverend Dr. David. E. Robinson and Fannie Mae Young Robinson in Elmore County. Zepora was the fifth oldest child born to Reverend D.E. and Fannie Mae Robinson.

Zepora was the wife of Thomas Nelson Gilbert for more than 53 years. Together they shared and raised three sons: Keith Matthews (Darlene), Alex Gilbert (Donna), and Jerrold Gilbert (Sonya).

Zepora accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Eclectic, AL and faithfully served and supported the church until the time of her departure.

Zepora loved her children and family more than anything and loved to cook for them. She would do anything she could to help her family no matter what anyone else’s opinion. She would always go above and beyond to make sure her children and family had what they needed. She was the number one supporter of The Shiloh Spirituals in which her sons have been involved in for over forty-two years. She also loved to spend time shopping with family and loved to dress. She would talk to her family and children on a daily basis before becoming ill. Even after becoming ill, Zepora never lost her love and memory of her family.

Zepora departed this life on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the Baptist East Medical Center in Montgomery, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Gilbert, her parents Rev. Dr. D.E. and Fannie Mae Robinson, a brother, James Robinson, and one sister infant Linda Jean Robinson.

Zepora leaves to cherish many wonderful memories her children: Keith Matthews (Darlene), Alex Gilbert (Donna), and Jerrold Gilbert (Sonya) all of Eclectic, AL. Two Brothers: Rev. Dr. G.E. Robinson (Evelyn) of Gadsden, AL, and David E. Robinson, Jr. (Delores) of Eclectic, AL. Six sisters: Willie Mae Green of Tuskegee, AL, Ora Lee Brown of Florence, AL, Dorothy Joe Gresham (Thomas) of Tuskegee, AL, Lucille Miliner (Charles) of Dayton, OH, Fannie Gilbert (Alonzo) and Alberta Floyd (Harold) of Eclectic, AL. Grandchildren: Derrick Leonard, Cordarius Gilbert (Kimberly), Shytoya Milner (James), Donchaze Gilbert, Keidar Matthews, Hydeia Gilbert, Chancellor Gilbert, Catia Gilbert, Charnissa Leonard, Radric Matthews, Angel Matthews, Chase Matthews, and Taleria Matthews. Great grandchildren: Jermaine Bell, Ladorrian Leonard, Cameron Tillman, Alex Gilbert, Camein Gilbert, Camya Gilbert, Cordajah Gilbert, Trevon Milner, Jaiceon Gilbert, Laderrion Leonard and Jashya Milner. Sister-in-laws: Bessie Jones, Annie Holt (Hardey), Merdine Robinson, Bernadine Gilbert, and Brenda McElrath. Foster sister Cynthia Mitchell and foster brother Roger Moore (Erica). God daughter, Venita Becton, special friend, Dorothy Truss and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and many friends. Special thank you to her sister Alberta Floyd for assisting with her care.

Public Viewing will be 5-7 P.M. Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Shiloh Baptist Church, Eclectic, Al. Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 5,2023 at the Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial in the Adjoining Cemetery.