Loretta Gracie Gilbert

Hartsville, SC

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Loretta Gracie Gilbert at the age of 96. She passed away peacefully at her home 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.

Funeral services will be held in Pennsylvania, with details forthcoming.

Norton Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the Gilbert family.

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." - 2 Timothy 4:7