Carolyn Ruth Gibert
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Carolyn Ruth Gibert, was the second oldest of eight children, born to the late Lindberg and Bernadine Gibert on April 2, 1956 in Evanston, IL. She was christened at Bethel AME church and had early Christian influences as a young girl attending church with her maternal grandmother, Sally McBride. In addition to her parents, she was pre-deceased by her parental grandparents John Austin Gibert and Hattie Jones, maternal grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Clifton (Sally McBride) McBride, and her younger brother Lindberg "little Lin" Gibert. In her childhood years, Carolyn was studious and loved to read and write. She took piano lessons, along with her sisters as a young girl, and just like her mother, was naturally gifted to play music by ear. Carolyn graduated from Evanston Township High School in 1975. In 1984, Carolyn gave birth to a daughter, Jocelyn. In 1989, she moved to Milwaukee, WI and was relentless in her sacrifice and pursuit as a mother to provide her daughter with the best in life.
Carolyn joined Community Baptist Church of Greater Milwaukee (CBC) under the mentorship and pastoring of Dr. Roy B. Nabors. She was baptized in July 1992. She served incarcerated women of Taycheedah Correctional Institution through prison ministry for nearly fifteen years. For over eight years, Carolyn served diligently planning and developing women's conferences. Carolyn loved people. Professionally, Carolyn served with the Social Development Commission (SDC) in Milwaukee. For nearly eight years she provided program assistance that served the economic and social needs of children and their families in her local community. For six years Carolyn volunteered to serve as Secretary of Board of Director's with CBC's Credit Union of Greater Milwaukee and provided administrative support to community members seeking small loans.
Carolyn, a life-long learner, loved reading, writing, history, and honored the privilege of teaching others. In 2008, Carolyn earned, with honors, a Master of Science in Administrative Leadership, Instructional Design, from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. In 2009, Carolyn relocated to the Atlanta area and leading up to retirement she was committed to meeting the diverse needs of learners. She served as a lead certified English teacher for private education and pursued self-employment providing online instruction and support as owner of Nylorack Virtual Enterprises, LLC.
Carolyn was an advocate for sickle cell research and its advances in medical treatment. Her experiences living with the condition, encouraged Carolyn to support fundraising efforts for the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia. Carolyn was the family's cook extraordinaire and loved the freedom of travel. Carolyn was an avid tennis and San Antonio Spurs basketball fan. She loved gardening. In 2018, she was most notably proud of her sisters and their literary accomplishments as publishing co-authors of, "Diva 5 Alive: Letters to My Sisters." In 2019, God granted Carolyn her heart's most precious desire which was to witness the birth of her first grandchild, Kaitlyn, who she affectionately called her "Sweet Pea." At the time of her earthly transition, Carolyn was a faithful member of Changing a Generation Full Gospel Baptist Church (Atlanta, GA) under leadership of Bishop Paul S. Morton.
Her giving and sweet spirit, strong will, unwavering faith, service and loving nature towards others, will leave a lasting legacy and indelible imprint in the hearts and minds of all who love her. Carolyn was a devoted mother, loving "Gran-Nana," caring sister, aunt, godmother, niece, cousin, and loyal friend to many. Carolyn R. Gibert leaves to cherish and honor her legacy: one daughter and son-in-law Jocelyn and Kenzie Alston; one granddaughter Kaitlyn Alston; four sisters Marilyn McBride, Brenda (Kenneth) Miller, Julie Gray, and Evette (Bernard) Allen; three brothers, Floyd (Dawanna) Gibert, Michael (Gertrude) Gibert, and Kevin (Candice) Gibert; one aunt Thelma Gibert Jones; one uncle Wilbur Gibert, godchildren Vonadrian and Vondarius Baldwin, and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends.
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