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.
May God hold you close, Ms. Earnesteen. We’ll always remember visiting with you in the lobby at Wildwood.
Prayers for the family.
From Mary Beaumont
and Suzanne Beaumont
Carol, it was an absolute honor and blessing to get to know you and Earnesteen while she was at Wildewood! She is one of the most sweet, loving, caring people that I've ever known! And she was awesome at Bingo! She will greatly be missed by so many of us! She definitely raised her daughter right! Love you all!
Carol.... It was a pleasure getting to know and take care of Earnesteen while she was at Woodlawn.... She will always have a special place in my heart..... Remembering you and your family in my prayers. Kathy Bird LPN Woodlawn
Sorry for your loss.Prayers from the Tarrants family
Ernesteen was a sweet woman. She will be sorely missed. Prayers for Carol, Dennis, and all the grand kids.
Dear Carol & Dennis,
I just learned of the passing of your Mother. I haven't been able to see the little Ladies at wildwood since March, so I was shocked to see the Obituary on line. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I wanted to call you but didn't have a number. Love, Connie
Such a special lady and a joy to know. My mother and Ms. Earnesteen became friends at Wildewood. I enjoyed visiting with her when I ate Sunday lunch with mom.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
With love, Tina Baker