With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Mrs. Elmona Gilbert Miller, cherished wife, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend. She transitioned peacefully from this world on April 17. Her passing leaves a deep ache and void in our hearts, and we are forever grateful for the time we were blessed to share with her.
Elmona, affectionately known as “Adinah” to her family and lifelong friends, was born in Basseterre, St. Kitts, on November 16, 1949. In 1979, she migrated with her three children to St. Croix, where she lived a life centered on faith, family, and service. She was an active Central Seventh-day Adventist Church member for over 35 years, serving on many committees. Her life was a shining example of selfless service, reflecting her deep love for God and her unwavering dedication to the community.
She shared her care and compassion for others through her gift of nutritious cooking and passion for health and healing. She was employed at Human Services for over 20 years, serving as the lead cook at the Whim Garden Senior Center and the Herbert Grigg Home for the Aged.
Elmona was the heart of our family. She demonstrated a quiet resilience and was a woman of strength and conviction. With the kindest heart, she loved her family fiercely; her love was a guiding light, shaping our lives in profound ways. Elmona and her husband shared 34 years built on mutual love and devotion. She was a dedicated mother of three, a caring grandmother to five, and a loving sister to eight siblings. She never met a stranger; she was a beacon of warmth, unconditional love, and support.
Preceded in death by her parents, Georgina Saunders and Aubrey Gilbert, and beloved sisters Mary Gilbert and Dulcina James Cassius, Elmona leaves behind an enduring legacy cherished by her devoted husband Carl Miller; her son, Thomas Gilbert; her daughter, Alicia Gilbert-Joseph, along with her son-in-law, Vincent Joseph and daughter, Lesa Gilbert; grandchildren: Jamal Harris, Jahlesa Browne, Zakara and Kofi Wardlow, and Amber Brown; great-grandchildren: Ava Harris, Markell, and Myle Browne; siblings: Peter Gilbert, Zillah Govia, Lenora Gilbert, Janice Gilbert-Daniel, Ronnie Gilbert, Janice Gilbert, and Bryan Gilbert, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other family and lifelong friends.
Elmona “Adinah” Gilbert Miller’s legacy of faith, resilience, kindness, and love continues to inspire all who knew her. Her life remains a beautiful testament to the strength of unwavering faith, selfless service, and the transformative power of unconditional love.
Though she may no longer be with us, her love will echo through our lives forever. We miss her deeply, and we hold close the comfort of knowing her spirit lives on in each of us. The family is grateful for the outpouring of love and warm embraces during this difficult time.
A memorial service to honor and celebrate Elmona’s life and legacy will be held on May 14 at 9:30 a.m. at Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, Grove Place, St. Croix. We kindly request that guests wear festive colors to the memorial service, reflecting Elmona’s love for life and her joy in beautiful flowers.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
