Loretta Gracie

Gilbert

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Loretta Gracie Gilbert; formerly of Joffre, PA; at the age of 96. She passed away peacefully at her home in Hartsville, SC on Friday, November 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Brookline, PA, Loretta was the cherished daughter of the late Lewis Gracie and Wreatha Malick Gracie. Devoted to her roles as a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she found joy in homemaking, baking, and was a talented seamstress. Her passion for crafting and cross-stitching brought beauty into everyday life. A dedicated member of Wesley Chapel Methodist Church of Lydia, Loretta's voice graced the choir for many years.

Her memory will be cherished by her children: Lynn Parrotta (Sammy) of Lower Burrell, PA; Roberta Scott (Bob) of Lynchburg, VA; Chris Gilbert (Shelia) of Hartsville; and Lori Demas (Pete) of Gibsonia, PA. She leaves behind grandchildren Lindsay Alfono (Tony), Brian Parrotta, Kristin Maria Sacks (Sam), Kelli Scott, James Scott, Betina Driggers (Matt), Matthew Demas, and great-grandchildren Abigail Driggers, Scarlett Driggers, and Joseph Sacks, along with several dear nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to her dedicated caregivers, Marie Thomas and Christine Dotts.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Joseph Gilbert, and siblings Rosalie Dips, Adine Freville, and Anita Gracie, Loretta’s legacy of love and faith remains.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wesley Chapel Methodist Church of Lydia, PO Box 56, Lydia, SC 29079, or Harvest Hope Food Bank.

Family and friends will be received on Wednesday November 18, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Slater Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. of Burgettstown, 73 Highland Avenue, Burgettstown, PA 15021 where at 11:00 a.m. a procession will depart the funeral home followed by graveside services in the Grandview Cemetery in Florence,.

Matthew 20:28

"...and, lo, I am with you always even unto the end of the world."