Fannie Mae (Follett) Gilbert

Fannie Mae Gilbert

April 9, 1921 – March 22, 2024

Fannie Mae Follett Gilbert passed away peacefully at the age of 102. Fannie Mae spent the majority of her life in Angleton, Texas. Closely connected with San Luis, Follett Island, and Brazoria County, Fannie Mae was a 5th Generation Texan and citizen of Brazoria County. Fannie Mae was the daughter of John Alexander and Fannie Ryan Follett. She was the oldest of four children and enjoyed her early years at home with two sisters Mildred and Mary Catherine and her brother, John.

Fannie Mae was known for her beauty and her intelligence. After completing school in Angleton she attended Sam Houston State University where she met the love of her life, Ralph Walker Gilbert. Fannie Mae and Ralph married on February 7, 1941 at First Presbyterian Church in Angleton where she remained a member until her death.

After Ralph’s years of service during World War II, Fannie Mae and Ralph began their life together in Angleton starting their family as Ralph worked for The Dow Chemical Company while attending law school at night. It was in Angleton she taught school on and off as they raised three children, Carol, John, and Jeff, who all graduated, like Fannie Mae, from Angleton High School.

Fannie Mae continued sharing her life through her oil painting, love of history and her many long-time friendships. Fannie Mae enjoyed worshipping and teaching at First Presbyterian Church of Angleton.

Together Ralph and Fannie Mae enjoyed watching their nine grandchildren participate in all their activities. After Ralph’s passing in 2004, Fannie Mae lived at Carriage Inn in Lake Jackson where she renewed old friendships and made new ones enjoying life through reading, watching sports and visiting with friends and family until she needed to move to Country Village in Angleton.

Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Walker Gilbert, siblings, Mildred Easton, Mary Catherine Brown, and John A. Follett, Jr. as well as her beloved son in law James Sterling (Spike) McKinney, Jr. She is survived by her daughter Carol McKinney, sons John R. Gilbert (Nancy), and Jeff Gilbert (Davis). Her grandchildren are Bryan Gilbert (Julie), Brad Gilbert (Ashley), James McKinney (Tara), Justin Gilbert (Courtney), Austin Gilbert (Rachel), Mark “Gil” McKinney (Kristin), Alison McKinney, Will Gilbert and Morgan Gilbert. Her 14 great grandchildren include Walker, Braden, Grant, Elle Z, Riggins, Justin, J.R., Grace, Austin Warren, Jamie, Mickey, Vivienne, Cam and Sterling. Also surviving Fannie Mae are many loved nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Angleton, Texas on Saturday March 30, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation immediately preceding the funeral at 1:00 p.m. The Reverend Michael Gable will officiate. There will be a private graveside service immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to First Presbyterian Church of Angleton located at 130 S. Arcola St, Angleton, Texas 77515.

Expressions of sympathy for Fannie Mae Gilbert may be shared at www.palmsfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Palms Funeral Home ~ Angleton, Texas