Annabel J. Gilbert, 1924-1994

Annabel J. Gilbert, 69, Worthington, Sunday, June 12, 1994 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Preceded in death by husband Edward Walter Gilbert; parents Lon and Elnora Auxter; brother Eldon Auxter. Survived by children, Carol (Steve) Schwartz and Don Gilbert; grandchildren, Rebecca and Matthew Schwartz; step-grandson, Steve (Regina) Schwartz; step-great granddaughter, Alexandra Schwartz; brother, Don (Shirley) Auxter, Seville, Ohl; sisters-in-law, Sylvia Auxter, Seville, Ohio and Dorothy Conroy, Dover, Oh.; nieces and nephews; special friends, Hazel James and Alice Emerson, her devoted care giver, comforter and friend. Attended Grace Brethren Church where she was a member of H.E.L.P. support group, where she received much love, support and comfort. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 1994 at Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home, 515 High St., Worthington, where friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Pastor Jack Seitzinger officiating. Interment Walnut Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Brethren Church of Columbus, 6675 Worthington-Galena Rd., Worthington, Ohio 43085. When death takes a precious loved one, the Lord comforts His own in a special way with the fellowship of His presence. It's a comfort in sorrow that the world knows nothing about. And this consolation reinforces in our hear the hope of the coming again of Christ described in 1 Thessalonians 4. The apostle Paul told us that when Jesus comes again, as He promised (John 14:3), we will join with those who have gone before, and together we will live with Christ forever. As the years pass and more and more of our loved ones die and go to Heaven, that hope burns more brightly than ever. No wonder the apostle Paul admonished. Therefore comfort one another with these words.