Mrs. Jane Thornton Gilbert

Mrs. Jane Thornton Gilbert, 90, of Thomaston died November 7, 2023, at Seymour Southern Comforts Assisted Living in Bronwood, Georgia.

A memorial service will be held, and details will be announced by Fletcher-Day Funeral Home.

Mrs. Gilbert was born in Silvertown on March 8th, 1936 to the late Ben Hill Thornton and Maidee McCrary Thornton. She was a 1954 graduate of R.E. Lee Institute and attended business school in Atlanta after graduation. Mrs. Gilbert was employed in the Martha Mill Office until her husband began his career with Standard Oil/Chevron in 1961, at which time she became the book keeper for the business. Mrs. Gilbert was a lifelongmember of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Molena, Georgia where she served in various capacities over her lifetime, including director of VBS for numerous years and as a member and then head of the Bereavement committee. 

In addition to her parents Mrs. Gilbert was preceded in death by her husband Berle Eugene “Gene” Gilbert, her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Rufus and Maggie Gilbert; a brother, Jim Thornton; and three brothers-in-law, Ray Gilbert, Charles Holland, and Marshall Gilbert. Two infant brothers also predeceased her. 

She is survived by a daughter, Ellen (Bruce) Melcher of Leesburg, Georgia; a son, John (Tiffany Ewald) Gilbert of Thomaston, Georgia, three granddaughters; Rachel Melcher of Leesburg, Georgia, Maggie (Ryan) Johnson of Thomaston, Georgia, Kendall Gilbert of Thomaston, Georgia, and one great grandson, Wilkes Johnson of Thomaston, Georgia. She is also survived by four sisters-in-law: Joyce Holland of Jackson, Georgia, Jo Thornton of Northport, Alabama, Melinda Gilbert of Arlington, Virginia, and Bettina Gilbert of Alexandria, Virginia. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Seymour Southern Comforts and of Georgia Hospice Care for the love and care they provided to Mrs. Gilbert. 

In lieu of flowers the family asks that those desiring make contributions to Georgia Hospice Care 2425 Westgate Drive Suite 100 Albany GA 31707. 

Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston is honored to serve the Gilbert family. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.