Ruth A. Gilbert, age 97 of Barryton, passed away October 11, 2019, in Mt. Pleasant at Prestige Centre, where she resided the last year. She was born February 15, 1922 in Sheridan Township, the youngest of six children born to Oscar and May (Cummings) Plumton. Ruth graduated from Fork Township Rural Agricultural High School in 1939. Ruth married Wayne "Red" Gilbert on March 9, 1945, in Barryton and they made their home and raised their family on the Gilbert Farm. Ruth began her working career at Central Michigan Bank and Trust in Barryton, now Isabella Bank. Under the tutelage of Wayne Wood she worked her way up the corporate ladder and was one of the first women to become a vice president in the 1970s. She was well respected in the Barryton community. Ruth and Wayne enjoyed wintering in New Port Richey, Florida for 27 years. She loved traveling and nature. Ruth always fed the birds, was good at crossword puzzles, had a well-attended garden and was an excellent cook. Ruths quiet demeanor and humbleness will not soon be forgotten by the family she loved. Her daughter Leanna (Michael) Smith of Pinckney; daughter-in-law Pam Gilbert of Barryton, two grandchildren; Dr. Ryan Gilbert of Troy, New York and Lesley (Daden) Wagner of Ferndale, Michigan and sister-in-law Yvonne Branson of Alger. Ruth was also a beloved aunt to several nieces and nephews. Her faithfulness and camaraderie will be missed by her friends. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband in 2012; a son, James Gilbert in 1992; son at heart and nephew Billy Closson; three sisters, Cecil, Erma and Dorothy; a brother Malcolm "Mac" and infant brother, Harry. Funeral services for Ruth are at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 14, 2019, at the Daggett Funeral Home in Barryton with the family greeting friends one hour prior, 12 (Noon) until 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Flake Cemetery in Barryton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Ruths name can be made to Americans Hospice Care, 2575 McLeod Dr. N, Saginaw, MI 48604. Share a memory or leave condolences online at daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Funeral Service Monday, October 14, 2019 1:00 PM Daggett Funeral Home 19238 30th Ave Barryton,MI 49305