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Marlene Gilbert

Passed 12/04/2022

Obituary For Marlene Gilbert

Ms. Marlene β€œBinky” Harris Gilbert, was born Marlene Denise Harris in Wake County on November 27, 1967. She was the daughter of the late Evelyn McClain and James Adams. She departed this life on Sunday, December 4, 2022.

Binky graduated from Apex High School in 1986. She became an active member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church at a young age. Binky was also a faithful member in the Davis Spiritual Lights Ensemble. In all that she did, she was a true woman of God.

Marlene was preceded in death by her brother, Shon McClain, and special aunt, Ann Harris.

Binky leaves to cherish her memories: her former spouse, Orlando Gilbert of Raleigh, NC; five children, Eric (Carla) Richardson of Garner, NC, Orlando Gilbert II of Holly Springs, NC, Amber (Marquis) Roberts of Youngstown, OH, Darrius (Ashley) Gilbert of Raleigh, NC, and Brian Harris of the home; grandchildren, Alana Palm of Garner, NC, and Braelyn Crowder of Raleigh, NC; two brothers and three sisters, Michael (Christy) Estes of Rolesville, NC, Daris Burt of Holly Springs, NC, Theresa Nesmith of Wendell, NC, Tiffany (Mohamed) Belghmi of Raleigh, NC, and Rasheda (Mark) Sanders of Charlotte, NC; special brother/cousin, Rodney (Pam) Harris of Raleigh, NC; aunt/mother, Effie Harris of Raleigh, NC; special niece and nephew, Lashauna Jarrett of Holly Springs and Benjamin Butler of Raleigh, NC; and several beloved aunts, uncles, and a number of bonus children. In addition to her children, aunts, and grandchildren, she has left behind a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Visitation: 12:00 - 2:00 pm Monday, December 12, 2022 at Trice Funeral Home Chapel, 127 N. West Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.

Funeral will be held 12:00 pm Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Poplar Springs Christian Church, 6115 Old Stage Road in Raleigh, NC 27603.

Burial: Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Apex, NC 27539.

Masks are required in order to attend the visitation and or funeral service.


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Tina Harris sent Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for Marlene Gilbert - December 12, 2022

To Marlene Gilbert and Family, Praying that God's hope-filled promises bring comfort and peace too your Family. You will be missed. From: Tina Harris(WOLFSPEED) Nitride Epi.

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Ashley Berry sent Cherished Friend Bouquet for Marlene Gilbert - December 11, 2022

My deepest condolences goes out to the family. I am saddened to hear about the lost of a coworker and friend! We will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers. Ashley Berry and family

Kelly Allsup sent Wishes & Blessings Bouquet for Marlene Gilbert - December 09, 2022

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Pink Tribute Spray was sent for Marlene Gilbert - December 08, 2022

You and your family are in my prayers. Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. With love and remembrance, Jodi

My sincere condolences to your family Marlene. You were such a sweet person. I always enjoyed our conversations. You will truly be missed. Patrick and Alisa Bobbitt

I was saddened to hearing of Marlene's passing. She was a beautiful person inside and out! She will be truly missed by many. My prayers go out to her children, her entire family, her friends, and to our niece, Lashauna Jarrett.πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈπŸ™πŸ½

My condolences to the Gilbert and Harris family. I'm praying for God to comfort and strengthen you during the loss of your loved one. Marlene will truly be missed by many. She was a loving and kindhearted person. I will miss her dearly. She will forever be in my heart. -Royland & Barbara Miles & Family

Praying for the family of Marlene Gilbert. May God continue to keep you in his loving arms and allow her love and memories to be forever in your hearts.

Sincere condolences to the Harris/Gilbert family. May God grant you peace during this difficult time. -Michelle Marshburn and Family

With love and my deepest condolences from your brother Michael (Christy) we will miss you so dearly as you kept the family connected and always showed love and care to me. I know you are looking down at us as you walk around heaven, so until we meet again, I will love and miss you.

Michael Estes

My condolences to the Gilbert Family. Marlene was such a kind hearted person and will truly be missed by all - Sandra T

Condolences and prayers to Marlene's Family from the Gupton family. Marlene was such a genuine and loving person. You will be missed πŸ’œπŸ™πŸΎ

Amber, Marquis and family. My heart hurts for you. Praying for your comfort. Our deepest condolences. Jessica and Shedrick Taylor.

Amber and family, please accept our deepest and heartfelt sympathy for you in this season. We pray God's spirit of peace and comfort surround you as He carries you through the storm.

Paul & Bernita Baker

Sending comfort in prayer to the family

My deepest sympathies to the family. I'll cherish all of the memories and times we've shared. I only wish I could have atleast seen you one last time, my sister-friend. You will be deeply missed and forever loved. -Christy and Family

Marlene you will never be forgotten, growing up around you was fun times, until we meet again.Rest in heavenly peace.Min.Annette Thorpe & Family.

On behalf of the Fedrick family, we offer our sincere condolences and prayers. Freddie and Valarie Fredrick

Sending our condolences to the Gilbert family for their loss may God give you strength to endure. The Owens and Ige Family

My deepest condolences to the Gilbert/Harris Family May God give you comfort, strength during this difficult time and the days that follow.πŸ™

Your loss is our loss you have our deepest sympathies and our thoughts and prayers are with you Pauline Kyle and Shawn Stewart

My sincere condolences to the Gilbert/Harris family at the home going of your loved one Marlene. May God grant you all peace and strength during this difficult time. Roberta Burton Norris

Sending our condolences and prayers to Marlene's family. May God provide you comfort and healing. - LGarrett

We are sending our deepest condolences on the loss of Marlene. She will truly be missed by those of us that had the pleasure of knowing her at work. Her kind spirit was felt for many of us. - Michelle S.

To the Harris and Gilbert family ,There are no words to ease the pain or make you understand, may God bless all of you and give you comfort through this time, I love you all and I'm praying for you,Marlene had such a beautiful smile and a kind heart, She was a great co-worker and friend .The Riley family

Sending prayers and hugs to the family. I'm so sorry for your lost.

Letisha Vasser

Our condolences and prayer goes out to the Gilbert and Harris family. Ricky and Brenda James

Our condolences and prayer goes out to the Gilbert family

Thanks for always keeping it real no matter what.

Praying for the Gilbert/Harris family.Praying that God strengthens and comfort you all during this time of sorrow . Blessings.

Sharon & Felix Whitfield and family.

Our condolences and prayers of comfort are extended to Amber and the family of Marlene. We know that her earthly presence will be missed, but her beautiful spirit will live on forever. Rest in peace Marlene. The Roberts family

Condolences to the Harris and Gilbert families. Marlene will truly be missed. β€”Tonya and Shirley Taylor, Heavenly Trawick

Condolences to the family from Maryland and Ruby Snelling

You will truly be missed my friend. Prayers go out to the family. Starla Nichols

The entire Fields family has your family in our prayers. We mourn with you in this loss and pray that God will provide the necessary comfort during this difficult time. - Rev. Cassandra Fields Garner

There are no words that can express the pain of losing my beautiful friend and sister. The hurt is deep. She was so genuine, loving and caring. I will forever treasure the memories we made. My deepest sympathies to her family and friends. -Cindy

Condolences to the family of Marlene from the braxton family .

Words can't explain how I'm feeling, I will miss you cousin, to my family the Harris family I love you may God give you strength and comfort in knowing she is okay. Deneen Canady Chance (Neese)

Rip my friend Marlene you will truly be missed

Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to Pinky's family and friends. She was so sweet and will be greatly missed.. Joyce Harris and Family, Apex, NC

On behalf of Pastor Jahmar Cobb, Lady Shelisha and the entire discipleship of Oak Grove MBC-Apex, we offer our sincere condolences and prayers during this difficult time. Sister Gilbert was a precious disciple at "the Grove" and will deeply be missed. May God give added strength and keep you is our sincere prayer.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Trice Funeral Home, Inc. | Fuquay-Varina, NC

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