Melvin Elaine Gilbert was born November 4^th, 1960 to the late Robert Gilbert and Willie Lee Gilbert. The second born of three children; Kathy & Robert Jr. Melvin was given her nickname “Tina” by her late grandmother Zola Gilbert.

Tina’s educational journey began at Gladeview Elementary, Brownsville Junior High, then Miami Jackson Senior High School. She continued her education at Miami- Dade Junior College, then Florida Memorial College where she earned her bachelor’s of science degree in air traffic control.

She began her career as an air traffic controller with the Miami Tower (Lockheed Martin), and then relocated to Fairbanks Alaska where she joined Alaskan Regional. She received numerous awards and pins for her 26 years of service. She was very dedicated and passionate about her job. October 1, 2026 she retired from her role as an air traffic controller.

On November 7^th, 1982 she welcomed into her world Samuel Joseph Eudovique, whom she loved deeply. Tina leaves to cherish her memories: her mother Willie Lee Gilbert, her son Samuel, her sister and brother Kathy (Smitty) of Miami and Robert Jr. ( Monica) of Virginia, four nephews: Tavaris (preceded in death), David, Tony, Jeremy. Three nieces: Monique, Renee, and Janee; and a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Tina joined New St. James Missionary Baptist Church and was baptized under the leadership of the late Reverend Jessie Ferguson. 

Visitation will take place on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 5:00 PM until 9:oo PM with a Tributes of a Lifetime Service at 7:00 PM. 

A Funeral Service is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM  both at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care located at 1600 North University Drive, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024.

She will be entombed at Hollywood Memorial Gardens North.