Sibyl Gwynell Carter Gilbert, 85, of Onalaska, passed from this life peacefully on December 4, 2024.

Sibyl was born on August 30, 1939, in Houston, Texas to Jesse Howard Carter and Flora Lee Carter. She grew up in East Houston, where she graduated from Smiley High School. Soon after, she married Thomas (Dan) Daniel Gilbert. They were married 42 wonderful years, with two children, Gina Gilbert Provenzano and Tod Gilbert in Sheldon, Texas. They spent a lot of quality time with family and friends.

She has 4 Grandchildren, Taylor Gilbert (Hunter Price), Lauren Provenzano Woodard (Rob Woodard), Chase Provenzano (Annie Provenzano) and Tanner Gilbert, and 4 Great Grand Children Eleanor, Wyatt, Aubrey and Leah.

She was always the adventurous type, and enjoyed anything that involved the outdoors, animals and children. She was always very creative and loved crafting, painting and cooking. She was known for her pies.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Flora Lee Carter, her husband Thomas (Dan) Daniel Gilbert, her brothers, Jesse Carter, Donald Carter, and Mike Carter.

She is survived by her children Gina Gilbert Provenzano (Chris Provenzano), Tod Gilbert (Holly Brown Gilbert), her sister Linda Jones, and companion & friend of 22 years John Ellis. Along with her grandchildren, extended family members, and many dear friends.

She will be greatly missed by all.

A memorial service will be held in Sibyl's honor Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Onalaska, Texas. Visitation will be held the day of service, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.