Phyllis M. Gilbert, 94, of West Lafayette, passed away with family by her side on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Westminster Village in West Lafayette.

Phyllis was born on July 26, 1927, in Fowler, IN, to the late Clyde and Bessie (Atkinson) Hackley and was a graduate of Pine Township High School.

Phyllis married James Gilbert on August 3, 1946, in Fowler. She and Jim were so fortunate to happily celebrate their 75^th wedding anniversary this past August! Phyllis was a loving wife and mother. They raised five children while operating their family farm near Remington. She enjoyed being a member of the MB Club of Benton and Jasper County, as well as playing in a Bridge Club for many years. Phyllis was known for her passion for genealogy research, photography and curating family photo albums. Her family reaped the benefits of her baking, gardening and sewing. She cherished her time spent with family and friends, especially the little ones!

Surviving along with her husband are their four daughters, Carol Gilbert of Plymouth, Diane (Robert) Miller of New Castle, Elaine (Jerry) Scott of Lafayette, Marla (David) Ostermeyer of Carmel, as well as a daughter-in-law, Bernice Gilbert of Remington. She is also survived by her siblings, Glenora Armold of Fowler, Mary Kruger of Kokomo, Beverly Hackley of Fowler, James (Laura) Hackley also of Fowler and nine grandchildren, Katherine (Joel) Vanderwall, Daniel (Adrienne) Gilbert, Nicole (Jerry) Weaver, Richard (Emily) Miller, Paul (Julie) Sadler, Adam (Allyssa) Sadler, Brady (Sarah) Sadler, Mark (Sarah) Ostermeyer, and Mathew (Alicia) Ostermeyer, and 11 great-grandchildren.

Preceding Phyllis in death along with her parents is their one son, John Gilbert, and siblings, Deloris Pampel and Robert Hackley.

Friends may call from 4-7 PM (EST) Friday, September 10, 2021 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Remington. Funeral Service 11 AM (EST) Saturday, September 11, 2021 also at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home. Interment to follow in Remington Cemetery. Matt Ostermeyer will officiate the service.

Memorial contributions may be made in Phyllis’ name to the American Diabetes Association or Benton County Community Foundation.

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