Celebrating the Life of Kirklyn Gilbert

Order of Service Prelude Musicians Processional Musicians Invocation Pastor Arthur Jackson, III Musical Selection Sherronda Daye Scriptures New Testament John 14: 1-3 Pastor Richelle Williams Lorde Old Testament Psalms 23 Pastor Lucious Hall Musical Selection Generations Tributes of Love

As a church member Elder Nathaniel Greene

As a friend Magelina Dehaza

As an Uncle Edward Bethel

As a niece State Representative Felicia Robinson Obituary & Slide Presentation Musical Selection Linda (Porsha) Estime’ Tribute to Mom Lisa Gilbert

Keriene Gilbert Oliver G. Gilbert, III Resolutions/Proclamations

Mayor of Miami-Dade County Honorable Daniella Levine Cava

Mayor of Miami Gardens Honorable Rodney Harris MDCPS Board Members Honorable Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall Honorable Dr. Steve Gallon

State of Florida Senator/Representative Honorable Shevin Jones

Mt. Pisgah SDA Church Elmie Myrtil, Church Clerk Musical Selection Sherronda Daye Eulogy Pastor Brent Waldon Closing Prayer Pastor Barry K. Bonner Recessional Marching to Zion Congregation/ Musicians Please remain seated during recessional

Celebrating a Life of a Steward Kirklyn Eugenia Smith started this life of service on January 27, 1943. She was born to the late Parilee Grace and Kirkwood Smith. She was taught in the ways of the Lord at an early age. In teaching, she believed that being a true servant of the Lord, is to reach out and help everyone in need.

Preparing for Stewardship Kirklyn is a product of the Miami Dade County Public School. She graduated from North Dade High School.

Kirklyn attended Barber-Scotia College in North Carolina on a full academic scholarship. She majored in Science and Biology. She has always had an interest in science. She was a brilliant science instructor. You could always call her with your questions about science.

Growing in Stewardship In the late 1960’s, she met the man she would make her life partner. In 1970, Kirklyn married Oliver G. Gilbert, Jr. This was truly a loving and devoted relationship. From this union three children were born, Lisa, Oliver III, and Keriene.

Working as a Steward

Kirklyn worked in education for over thirty (30) years in Broward, and Miami Dade Counties. As an educator she worked in various teaching positions.

Kirklyn was a Science Teacher at Miramar High, Media Specialist at Floral Height Elementary and William H. Turner Technical Arts High School, and Science Curriculum Specialist for Miami Dade County Public Schools. She was considered a science genius according to her students and colleagues.

God’s Steward Kirklyn was a devout member of Mt. Pisgah Seventh-Day Adventist Church. As a member, she held many positions.

She was the Head Deaconess, Sabbath School Superintendent, Health Ministry Leader, Disaster Relief Coordinator, Women Ministry Leader, Treasurer of King’s Daughters Chapter V, Finance Committee Member, Community Service Member, and a member of the Church Board of Directors.

Celebrating a Life of a Steward (continued)

Stewardship Retirement Kirklyn Smith Gilbert, retired, as one of God’s stewards, peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the age of 81. She leaves to cherish her memory, her three children: Lisa Gilbert, Oliver Gilbert, III, (Walkiria), and Keriene Gilbert. Three Grandchildren: Jade Gilbert, Oliver Gilbert, IV and Paige Foots. One Great Grandchild: Mahiyah Peoples. A Foster Sister: Valeshelia Sullivan. Two Foster Brothers: Waldrick Sullivan and Javarald Sullivan. One uncle: Edward Bethel, one aunt: Rosemary Bethel, and a host of cousins, church members, and friends.

Kirklyn Smith Gilbert will be remembered as a loving mother, who touched the lives of many through her love for her family, her education career and her commitment to serving God and her community. Her smile and laughter will always be a loving memory to cherish. She leaves a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering faith. Kirklyn will be deeply missed by her children, family, church members, friends, and all those whose lives she has touched.

Entrance cry baby cry, this is the Alpha the first the beginning.

Your soul’s name is Tandy, Timby, Zulu for love and hope.

Life for you my child should be a crystal stair, no frowns just clowns, no storms of hatred or oppression, no pain my child, there should be no rain on your parade.

I’ve lived this life of fiery cold so that you could never be stole or sold into meanness or hatred, into the idea that you weren’t good enough or couldn’t make the cut.

This time my child you will yell their talk and run their walk; here’s looking at you love mine and those that came before me.

Exit, smile child smile, this is the Omega the last the ending, don’t cry for me.

Pallbearers Men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Ronald Bethel, Jr. Melvin Robinson Brian Bethel Brandon Bethel Waldrick Sullivan Javarald Sullivan Roosevelt Deleveaux, Jr.

Honorary Pallbearer

Oliver G. Gilbert, III Edward Bethel Mayor Rodney Harris Councilman Robert Stephens

Oliver G. Gilbert, IV Dewey Knight Jr. Honorable Marcus Bach-Armas Councilman Reginald Leon

Acknowledgement

The family of Kirklyn Gilbert is eternally grateful for the overwhelming love of family and friends.Whatever you may have done to console our hearts we thank you so very much.

We weep, but not as those who have no hope, for our hope comes from the faith that we havein God to strengthen us during this most difficult time.

We especially thank you for your sincere prayers during our time of bereavement.

The Gilbert Family

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