Betty Arlene Gilbert

Betty Arlene Gilbert, 87, of Laurel, MD, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Born on December 15, 1932 in Meadville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Edna Ensminger. She was the beloved wife of the late Chapman Gilbert.

Betty was a caring and selfless person whose greatest pleasure in life was spending time with her family and helping others. She took her family on site-seeing trips, taught them arts and crafts, attended the many events the children and grandchildren participated in, and held many sleepovers. She enjoyed a variety of arts throughout her life: painting, ceramics, crochet, and cross-stitch, often gifting her artworks to family and friends.

Surviving her are children: Linda Hogue and husband Donald; Dawn McBrien and husband Gregory; Chapman "Chuck" Gilbert and wife Carol; and John Gilbert; 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Services and interment are private.

Arrangements are by ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A., Owings Mills, Maryland.