Linnie “Irene” Gilbert, 95, of Sweet Home passed away in Albany Thursday. She was born in Edmon, North Carolina to George W. and Ethel (Lyons) Moxley.

She married Arnold Richards and they came to Sweet Home in 1949. Arnold passed away in 1966.

Later in life she worked at Molley’s Bakers, Charm’s boutique and eventually Whites Electronics.

Irene remarried Joseph Gilbert of Lebanon in Hawaii in December 1977. The two lived in Lebanon until Joe passed away. Irene returned to Sweet Home.

She belonged Harvest Christian Center for many years before her health kept her from attending.

Irene is survived by children: Arnold Richards of Plains, Montana, Frank Richards of Lebanon, Stanley Richards of Sweet Home; eight grandchildren; and many great and great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her brother Homer Moxley and sister Nyrell Moxley.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com