Angy was born April 28, 1966 to Larry Gilbert and Marilyn Arihood. The two later divorced. From this union, two children were born, Angy and her brother, Shane Gilbert. Angy spent most of her childhood growing up in North Aurora, Illinois, where she lived until the age of 17. After the tragic passing of her father in 1983, who was killed by a drunk driver, she moved to Albia, Iowa, where she was raised by her grandmother, Arlene Gilbert. Angy graduated from Albia Community High School with the Class of 1985.
At the time of her passing, Angy had been a dedicated employee at Dairy Queen in Knoxville, Iowa, for 11 years, and treasured the friendships she made there. Angy was tough, stubborn, outspoken, and a little rough around the edges, but she had a heart of gold. She loved people deeply and without judgment, faced life’s challenges with strength, and rarely complained. She spoke her mind freely—and yes, threw in a cuss word here and there—but she gave loyalty, honesty, and love without hesitation. She had an amazing, contagious laugh, and how could we ever forget those hiccups? They were legendary- truly unforgettable. Angy enjoyed the simple things in life: cooking, tending to her plants (she had a green thumb), fishing, grilling out, and spending time with the people she cared about.
Above all else, Angy’s greatest pride and joy were her children, whom she adored with her whole heart. Being their mother was one of the most important roles in her life. She loved them fiercely and stood by them always. Angy is survived by her three children; Jessica (Jacob) Pemberton, Sasha (John) Bregar, Damian (Hope) Bregar. Brother: Shane (Leslie) Gilbert. Grandchildren: Trenton, Laney, Braydon, Jaydon, Blayce, Kobe, Kabrien, and a baby girl on the way. Aunt and Uncle Steve and Judy Griffin, and her favorite cousin Monica (Jesse) Burress, along with many other extended family members, and friends. She was preceded in death by her father; Larry Gilbert; grandmother Arlene Gilbert;.Grandparents Dale and Elizabeth Arihood (McCleary) and her favorite Uncle John Arihood; and other beloved family and friends. Angy will be deeply missed and fondly remembered. Her laugh, her loyalty, and her fearless way of speaking her mind left a lasting mark on everyone lucky enough to know her.
Following her wishes, Angy was cremated.
A celebration of her life will be held at Oakview Cemetery in Albia, Iowa on April 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Close friends and family are welcome to attend. Memorials may be made to the family.
