(Née Seifert), 50, of Cleveland Ohio, passed away suddenly on July 18, 2018 after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, James “Jim” Gilbert, whom she married on January 27, 1989, her children Sara Gilbert (Ian Hlavin) and Matthew Gilbert (Michael Wachowiak), brother Mark Seifert (Barb Seifert), step-mother Jeannette Long, uncle William Crocker, dearest friend Marlene Rochford, and countless others. Laura is preceded in death by her mother Marianne Seifert (Née Westerhoff), father William Seifert, and aunts Patricia Crocker (Née Seifert), and Audrey Behm (Née Westerhoff). Laura, a devout member of the congregation at Lakewood Baptist Church served as Minister of Family and Fellowship. She enjoyed the smell of lavender, cooking, creating and fostering young minds. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Family Ministries at Lakewood Baptist Church. A celebration of her life, 7PM, Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Lakewood Baptist Church, 14321 Detroit Ave. Lakewood. The family will be receiving friends and loved ones at 6PM at the church.