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Kathleen Ann Hoffman Ibom

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Kathleen Ibom Obituary

Ibom Kathleen Ann Hoffman Ibom, age 63, died on January 11, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Kathy was born in Hartford City, Indiana to Raymond and Helen (Johnson) Hoffman. She was raised in Anderson, Indiana and graduated from Anderson High School. She graduated from Indiana University, earning a Bachelors of Science degree in elementary education. She obtained a Masters of Arts in early and middle childhood education from The Ohio State University. Kathy married Dr. Godfrey Ibom in 1976 in Columbus, Ohio. She was a teacher in Columbus City Schools for over twenty years and also served as a literacy consultant for the entire district and co-authored two textbooks. Her specialty was reading education. She was passionate about improving the lives of her students and was adored by her students and extremely well respected by her colleagues. Kathy's other interests included cooking, reading, sewing, and spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Godfrey Ibom; her three children, Dr. Valerie (Andre) Ibom Reed of Houston, Texas, Erik Ibom of Ypsilanti, Michigan, and Tyler Ibom of Columbus, Ohio; and one granddaughter Alexandria Reed of Houston, Texas. Her parents and her sister Margaret Hoffman, preceded her in death. Kathy approached life with humor, enthusiasm, fierce loyalty, and intense love for her family and friends. She will be dearly missed. A Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 18, 2014 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St., Worthington, Ohio 43085, where family and friends may call from 1 p.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Ohio Health Hospice or the American Cancer Society. To send condolences to the family, please visit wwww.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 15 to Jan. 16, 2014.
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I had the great pleasure of working with and befriending Kathy last summer. I instantly connected with her the moment I met her. She has so many wonderful qualities from being a loving mother, to being a devoted wife. Her smile always light up the room, her sense of humor left my belly aching, and she had the most nurturing spirit. I couldn't help but adore her. Kathy is so very proud of her children and always spoke of them with great pride. It was so very touching to know that she is still very much in love with Dr. Ibom. What a wonderful gift it was to cross paths with such an amazing woman. God bless you Kathy-May you rest in peace - thank you for impacting my life. XO!

Karla Ballenger

January 20, 2014

Over the years I have enjoyed your laughter, humor and kindness. I am thankful for our friendship and our many good times with friends and family. As you always were, you always will be in our thoughts and hearts. You will be missed, Rest in Peace.

Pamela Vaughn

January 17, 2014

Over the years I have enjoyed your laughter, humor and kindness. I am thankful for our friendship and our many good times with friends and family. As you always were, you always will be in our thoughts and hearts. You will be missed, Rest in Peace.

Pamela Vaughn

January 17, 2014

Kathy was a dear friend. I miss her wit and humor. My thoughts and prayers are with Godfrey and his family.

Pam Treboni

January 16, 2014

I was very sad to hear the news today that she has passed my thoughts and prayers and with the family .. She will be missed love the Grinstead family

Renee Grinstead

January 16, 2014

Your family is in our prayers
The Lane Family

Wil Lane

January 16, 2014

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