Mrs. Willie Jean Gibbs “Granny Jean”, 79, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. Visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Colbert Memorial Chapel with service to follow at 1 p.m. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Sheffield.
She was preceded in death by father, James Reeves; mother, Lula LaFan; husband, John Gibbs; sons, David Anthony Gibbs, Donald Gibbs, and Johnny Gibbs; brothers, James Arnold Reeves and Paul Glenn Reeves; and sisters, Betty Sue Hamm and Linda Faye Cantrell.
Survivors are daughters, Brenda Lee White (Carl) and Paula Gibbs; grandchildren, Chris Gibbs (Dana), Jamie White (Keri), Christy Gibbs, and Justin White; great-grandchildren, Mattie, Preslee, Ava, Lily, and Jaleigh; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Pallbearers will be Chris Gibbs, Jamie White, Justin White, Johnny Cantrell, Dennis Cantrell, and Tony Hamm. Honorary are Billy Hamm and Glenn Hamm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at Att: Memorial Honor Program FH One St. Jude Place Building 1000 Dept. 300 Memphis, TN 38148-0552.
Special thanks to ECM Hospital’s full staff, Dr. David Brown, Dr. Felix Morris, and Dr. Rhuland for the love and care given to our dear mother.
Colbert Memorial Chapel is assisting the family.
You may view and sign the online registry at colbertmemorial.com.
