Barbara Sue Gibbs, 88, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital, McLeansboro, IL.
Sue was born April 12, 1936. She was a daughter of Marion Leslie Gibbs and Edna Mae (Standerfer) Gibbs. Sue married Roy Gibbs June 3, 1953 at Union Church and he preceded her in death August 16, 1923. Sue was a secretary for the Unit 10 School System for many years. She was a member of the Union Baptist Church. She enjoyed camping, fishing, loved to sew and crochet as well as playing with her grandchildren. Sue and Roy inspired three generations of campers.
Survivors include a daughter Sharon Link, McLeansboro, IL, sons Larry Gibbs and wife Ellen, McLeansboro, Il. and Terry Gibbs and wife Valerie, Macedonia, IL. Grandchildren include Josh Gibbs and wife Lynn, D.K. York and wife Paula, Ashley Johnson and husband Christopher, Tiffany Pace and husband Sean, Cody Gibbs, Adam Link and wife Ashley, Cory Skelton and wife Emily. Eleven great grandchildren also survive along with a brother Ron Gibbs and wife Phyillis, Ewing, IL., two sisters Betty Eggley, McLeansboro, IL and Carol Edwards and husband Melvin, Ewing, Il.
Sue was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother Donnie.
Memorials may be given to the Hamilton Memorial Hospital, McLeansboro.
Visitation will be Sunday, January 19, 2025 from 10:00 A.M.-12:00 Noon at Harre Funeral Home with the funeral service beginning at 12:00 Noon and burial following at Union Cemetery, McLeansboro, IL with Pastor Leland Widick officiating.
Harre Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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