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Betty Marie “Kit” Gilbert

January 22, 1943 - July 30, 2024
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Gilbert Art Center
301 North Trenton
Ruston, LA 71270
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Local artist Kit Gilbert passed away July 30, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Her full name was Betty Marie Gilbert, but she was known to everyone as Kit. She was the daughter of James David and Marie Bryant Gilbert. She grew up in Texas ranch country about thirty miles from Colorado City.Continue Reading

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Montgomery Family left a message on August 2, 2024:
Carol, We are sorry to hear of Ms.Kits passing, we wish we could’ve known her earlier. Our kiddo will continue to put good use of his sketchbook and be inspired by Kits Art displayed downtown. We are here for you. Montgomery Family
Dr. John Maxwell left a message on August 2, 2024:
So sorry to hear about Kit's passing. I first met her working in the lab at Lincoln General in the early 1980's when I worked there in high school and college. She was a great med tech (especially in Blood Bank), very conscientious, friendly, and always willing to teach. The hospital lost a great med tech but I know she was happy in her new profession. Ruston will miss her!
Dave & Kathy Reeg left a message on August 1, 2024:
We are so saddened to hear about Kit’s passing……our entire Reeg family has many precious memories of being neighbors of Kit and Carol’s for decades!! Our 3 children are grown and all have children of their own now, but fondly remember those days helping out on occasion in their lovely home across the street from ours. Kit was always so kind and gracious and loved by the entire Ruston community! She will be greatly missed by all.
Sally Smith left a message on August 1, 2024:
Ruston has lost a dear friend and talented artist with the death of Kit Gilbert! My deepest condolences to her family and friends and fellow artists as they mourn her loss and say goodbye. She was a dear friend to me and I will miss her too. Rest in peace sweet Kit.
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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