Betty Jo (Spillars) Gilbert

October 29, 1938 - September 24, 2020

Betty Jo (Spillars) Gilbert; 81 years, 10 months, 26 days; passed away on Thursday; September 24, 2020 at her home with her husband, Jimmy Earl, by her side. Graveside services are scheduled for 11AM on Monday; September 28, 2020 at Madisonville Cemetery in Madisonville, TX. Bro. Joshua Crutchfield will officiate. Betty was born on October 29, 1938 in Madison County to J.D. Spillars, Sr. and Sudie (Stewart) Spillars. She was an owner/operator of the Corral Café for many years and was a faithful member of The First Baptist Church. Betty was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, J.D. Spillars, Jr., Melvin Spillars, Norman Spillars, Cora Hand, Era Berrier, Vera Standley, and Velma Japp; her son, Jimmy Earl Gilbert, Jr. ; and her great grandson, La’James McAdams. Betty is survived by her husband, Jimmy Earl Gilbert; her daughter, Holly McVey (Bill); her granddaughter, Leslie McAdams (Willie); and her great grandson, Deonate McAdams. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to The First Baptist Church; Madisonville, TX.