Dorothy Marie "Dotty" Gilbert, 89, of Louisville passed away peacefully on June 21, 2016. Dotty's greatest love was her family and she was dearly loved by her children who will cherish her memory: Diane Maxey, Ralph (Leslie) Gilbert, Richard (Fay) Gilbert, Charlene (Alan) Bishop, and Frank (Jane) Gilbert. She was "Mamaw" to 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and one coming soon. She is also survived by a sister, Elizabeth Hook, and was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, Sr.
She was a world traveler and loved to play games with her family. She was a member of Hillsdale Baptist Church and lifelong member of Ridgewood Baptist Church. Visitation will be Friday, June 24, 2016 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home - Southwest Chapel (10304 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40272) with funeral services on Saturday at 11:00 am at the funeral home. A private family burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Kosair Charities.