Ruby Nell Gilbert

Ruby Nell Parks Gilbert, 93, of Dardanelle, Ark., died Friday, April 9, 2021. She was born to Will and Carmen Phillips Parks on September 6, 1927. Ruby is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 57 years, Cliff C. Gilbert, son, Jerry A. Gilbert, sisters, Pauline Earls and Learene Jetton Threadgill, brothers, Clarence and Charles Parks. Survivors include a son, Max A. Gilbert (Sharon), daughter-in-law, Linda Gilbert Jennings (James), granddaughter, Meghan Hamlin (Chad), grandsons, Benjamin (Laura), Jonathan (Hayley), Matthew (Kristina), and Alex, great- grandson, Hayden Hamlin, sisters, Ruthie Dean, Earcle Sides, and Faye Adkinson, brother-in-law, Ray Gilbert, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Ruby was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dardanelle. Visitation will be held Thursday, 8:45 to 9:45 a.m., at Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle prior to the service. Funeral services will be held Thursday, at 9:45 a.m., at Cornwell Funeral Chapel in with Bro. Carl Fair officiating. Burial will be held at Fort Smith National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to your local humane society or your favorite charity. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at: www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com