of Batesville, AR

December 18, 1924 - October 8, 2020

Earnesteen (Long) Gilbert, 95, of Batesville passed away October 8, 2020.

She was born December 18, 1924 in Velvet Ridge, Arkansas to John Junior and Thelma Carrie (Watson) Long.

Earnesteen enjoyed attending church, singing, bird watching, gardening, and playing bingo with her special friends at Wildewood Independent Living.

She is survived by one daughter, Carol (Dennis) Anderson; four grandchildren, Sarah Mitchum (John David) Morgan, John Gilbert (Laura) Mitchum, Jennifer (Win) Coleman, Ashley (Jonathan) Freiert; and eight great-grandchildren, Hunter Freiert, Pierce Mitchum, Wil Freiert, John Paul Morgan, Carter Freiert, Thomas Morgan, Cooper Coleman and Caitlin Coleman; two sisters, Vada Duncan of Velvet Ridge, and Fern Biram of Floral; and one nephew, Mark Biram; one niece, Brandi Jefford.

Earnesteen is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Lee Gilbert.

Pallbearers are Hunter, Pierce, Wil, John Paul, Carter, and Thomas. Honorary pallbearers are the residents and staff at Wildewood Independent Living.

Graveside Services will be held Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Union Grove Cemetery at 2:00pm with John David Morgan officiating.

We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 50 people at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering and social distancing will be observed.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Crouch Funeral Home
510 College Avenue
Batesville, AR  72501
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com