NORMA GILBERT

POCAHONTAS -- Norma Jean Gilbert, 65, of Pocahontas died Tuesday, May 19, 1998, at her home.

She was born Jan. 17, 1933, at Marble Hill, daughter of Orville J. and Lela Pulliam Kirkpatrick. She and Charles S. Gilbert were married April 11, 1973.

Gilbert attended Patton Church of God.

Survivors include four sons, Mike Statler of Sedgewickville, Rick Statler of Patton, Bob Statler of Perryville, John Gilbert of Pocahontas; stepmother, Carrie Kirkpatrick of Marble Hill; a brother, Orville "Pete" Kirkpatrick of Marble Hill; three sisters, Carmel Kirkpatrick of Jackson, Shirley Jones of Patton, Gearlee Fulton of Marble Hill; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by her husband and a sister.

Friends may call at Liley Funeral Home in Patton from 4-8 p.m. today.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Julius Mills officiating. Burial will be in Pulliam Cemetery.