Marian P. Gilbert, 80, passed away on the morning of Sunday, January 11th, 2026, in Zephyrhills, Florida. Marian was born on February 23rd, 1945 in Deep Creek, Virginia, to her parents Carl and Katie Miller. She grew up alongside her brothers Bobby, James, and John Miller, as well as her lifelong best friend, Miriam Foster Guthrie, the duo remaining besties until the very end.

Marian entered college as ECSU, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science, before starting her career in real estate as a landlord. Eventually, she would begin and own her own business, M&J Consulting.

On November 27th, 1983, Marian married the love of her life Delmer Gilbert in Haysi, Virginia. They would have two daughters together, Misty and Katrina. Over the years, the duo would live in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Texas, Illinois, before ultimately retiring in the sunny State of Florida.

Marian loved to paint, read, and garden. But more than anything, the truest joy in her life was spending time with her wonderful family whom she cherished deeply.

Marian is predeceased by her husband, Delmer Gilbert; her parents, Carl and Katie Miller; and her brothers, Bobby, James, and John Miller.

She is survived by her daughters, Misty Gilbert (Eddie) Hughes and Katrina Gilbert Gordon; her grandchildren, Lennie Moore Jr, Joshua Moore, Whitley Smith, and Travis Hughes, Danielle J. Wolfe, Gabrielle Hughes, Tahteona Gordon, and Lillyona Fernandez; her great-grandchildren, Landon Moore, Kensley Moore, Nolan Moore, Raegyn Moore, Carter Moore, Kali Reese, Brianne Smith, Dyllan Smith, Maddysin Smith, Huxley Hughes, Perry Johnson, Ayden Mann, Mason Wolfe, Elayne Townsend, and Fisher Townsend.

Marian is also survived by her loving fur baby Samantha.

Marian's services will be held on Monday, January 26th, at 12:30 PM at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.