Frances Pauline (Boysel) Gilbert began her journey in life on October 8, 1936. She went to be with her Lord and family on November 17, 2021.
She was 85 years of age and resided at Heritage Court in Bellefontaine. The seventh in a family of nine born to George and Sarah (Davidson) Boysel, who precedes her in death; along with husband Franklin “Frank” Gilbert and eldest son David M. Gilbert, sisters Martha, Mary, Betty, and Barbara and brothers, Oscar, George, Leonard, and Bobbie (Dorothy) Boysel.
She leaves behind one son: Michael E. Gilbert. Daughter, Beth Gilbert, nine grandchildren; Angel Gilbert, Amber (Brady) Trammell, Natasha (Adam) Kitzmiller, David Jr (Terra) Gilbert, Michael (Chalsea) Gilbert, Krystol (Jermey) Dickerson, Frances (Paul) Clark, Seth (Alex) Gilbert, and Zackary Gilbert, and Sandy Taylor-Mother of Seth and Zackary. Sixteen Great Grandchildren: AnnaMarie (Cesar), Skylar, Robert, Christian, Destani, Christina, Megan, David III, better known as Trey, Savannah, Hayley, Kylee, Logan, Blake, Payton, Corbin and Theodore. One great-great grandson Isaiah, several nieces, nephews and great nieces, nephews.
She was a graduate of Perry Township School in Atlanta, Ohio. She achieved the Citizens medal for honor, truth, and integrity. After 26 years as school crossing guard at Ludlow and Heritage Court intersection, she retired in 2002. The Bellefontaine Police Dept. honored her with a plaque. Many of the children she crossed over the years called her “Aunt Franny.”
A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, November 26, at Jennings Farley & Seeley Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation will be from noon until the time of the service. Burial will take place in Highland Memorial Cemetery following the service.
Online Condolences may be expressed at www.jenningsfarley.com.