Joan Gilbert

Birth date: Jan 1, 1943 Death date: Jan 10, 2021

Joan Gilbert was a musician from a Memphis musical family. She was the daughter of Flora Eason Gilbert and Noel Gilbert, a Memphis musician who performed as a violinist and conductor in both the classical music field and the popul Read Obituary

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Peter Hyrka

227w ago

My god, such a sweetheart. I am so sad to see this. But - know what? the fact that I got to be some of the moss growing on the side of the Gilbert family tree means tons. I cannot say how happy that Joan and I got together one of the last times i was in Memphis. I made a point to look her up. Not only laugh about the past, but check to see if our memories coincide!! And speaking of the Gilbert family, I so wish I could have attended a "Gilbert Family Concert." I'll bet you guys were a bit above mediocre ;-)

And I really hope to meet the Gilbert family sometime soon. I have a couple of Noel stories to share. (Was he not a hoot or what?)

Rest in peace, love.

Signe Dysken

245w ago

My husband Maurice and I were so sorry to learn of the loss of Joan. Joan was my roommate for three years at Oberlin College, and we kept in touch over the years. Joan was a terrific friend to me and later to both Maurice and me. She was a phenomenal pianist -- extremely gifted and proficient on the piano. Joan also excelled in her liberal arts classes in college. She had wide-ranging interests, but was especially taken with art history. She was modest about her excellence in music and in academics, and was a most loyal and trusted friend. She was generous and kind, always, but also had a sparkly and witty sense of humor. I know she was devoted to her brothers and their families. I can only imagine what a great piano teacher she must have been. We send deep condolences to Alan and Bob and to their families.
Signe Midelfort Dysken

Petitprez

246w ago

Nous pensons à toute la famille et vous embrassons chaleureusement.
Ghislaine Duhem et Dominique Petitprez
86300 Chauvigny - France

Martha Logsdon

247w ago

I am so sorry to hear of Joan’s death. I only saw her a few times as an adult, but in junior high school she, Kaye Lawler, and I were good friends. She was kind and gentle, but also disciplined when it came to practicing. Michael and Bobby, you and your families are in my thoughts.
Martha Logsdon
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Susan Berne

247w ago

I was so sorry to hear of Joan's demise. Although I didn't know her well, I was (am) friends with her brothers. I also played French horn in various orchestras conducted by their father Noel.

Michael and Bobby, please know that you have my condolences in the loss of your sister. She was only a year or two younger than I, and it makes me feel very vulnerable and mortal. I was unaware of the distinguished career she enjoyed and sorry that I couldn't have heard her play piano. I do remember her playing the violin at the summer concerts at the Shell in Overton Park.

I am sorry that the pandemic caused a public funeral to be impractical, for I surely would have been there.

Sincerely,

Susan Logsdon Berne

Laurel Thurman

247w ago

I knew Joan from childhood, as her father, Noel, was my violin teacher. He also taught my brother, Bill. Our family knew the Gilbert family pretty well, since we lived in the same neighborhood. Occasionally, my mother would drop teenaged Joan off at her piano lessons. I will always remember Joan as a kind and gentle soul, much like her mother
My sincere condolences to all the Gilberts.

George Covellis

247w ago

So sorry to hear the loss of Joan- I grew up across from the Gilbert household on Eva St Memphis, TN. 1950’s early 60’s. The entire neighborhood knew of the musical talent within their household. I can remember Joanie practicing away daily for hours on piano. Michael on Violin and Bobby on French Horn. Wonderful memories, wonderful family. May God rest her everlasting soul.
George Covellis on 721 Eva St.

George Flinn

247w ago

Joan was one of our most outstanding graduates of Central High. We all knew she was talented and she fulfilled her destiny becoming a superstar.

Linda Page

247w ago

Growing up, Joan was a hero to me, she was my cousin and I wanted to be like. her. She was always kind to me as a kid and they never changed about her. Peace be with you, Bob and Michael.

Bindy Snyder

247w ago

Riding the bus in NYC, we passed Lincoln Center. I remarked “there’s Juilliard.” A complete stranger responded, “That’s where Joan Gilbert is!”

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