Melissa Dawn Gilbert, 44, of Lebanon, KY passed away at her home on Sunday, March 13, 2022 after a years-long battle with several health issues. She was born on August 14, 1977 to James Robert and the late Ruth Ann (Maze) Gilbert.

Melissa had earned an associate’s degree in business administration from Prestonsburg College and was a medical coder by trade. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith.

SURVIVORS:

Her father:James Robert & Betty Gilbert of Bradfordsville, KY

4 siblings: Cynthia Thomas of Lebanon, KY; James Michael Gilbert and David Shawn Gilbert & wife Tammy, both of Bradfordsville, KY

Half-sister: Laura Savannah Gilbert of Louisville, KY

Caregiver: Joyce Vandyke of Bradfordsville, KY

Her beloved chihuahua: Tori

A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends

She was also preceded in death by a brother, John Russell Gilbert.

Funeral Service: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 1:00pmET at L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY with Bro. Evan Tedder officiating

Interment: Elkhorn Cemetery

Visitation: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 after 11:00amET at the funeral home

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses. Those can be made at the funeral home or online through the "Donations" tab at lrpetty.com.