Ruthell Gibbins

Ruthell Gibbins obituary, Durant, OK

Ruthell Gibbins

Ruthell Gibbins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brown's Funeral Service - Coalgate on Mar. 12, 2024.

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Ruthell "Ruth" (Swindell) Gibbins, a Coalgate resident, was born on August 4, 1939, to Luther Cecil and Matilda "Tillie" (Hill) Swindell, at Idabel, Oklahoma. She passed away on March 1, 2024 at Ada, Oklahoma, at the age of 84 years, 6 months and 26 days. Ruthell attended school at Farris. She was a home maker. Ruthell married Cecil Ray Gibbins on July 17, 1956, at Atoka, Oklahoma. She was a member of the Gospel Lighthouse Church in Coalgate, Oklahoma. Ruthell owned and operated the Chuck Wagon Café. She was known for her chocolate and coconut pies.
SURVIVED BY
Husband: Cecil Ray Gibbins of the home in Coalgate, OK
Children: Leslie Gibbins of McAlester, OK
Sherry Hilderbrand of North Richland Hills, TX
Glenda Devoll and husband James of Grand Prairie, TX
Rochelle Sightler of Coalgate, OK
Grandchildren: Christopher, Mark, Nicole, Dustin, Michael, Brian
Rachel, Amanda, Megan and Lauren
Numerous Great Grandchildren
Brother: Luther Cecil Swindell Jr and wife Bertha of Fayetteville, AR
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY
Parents: Luther Cecil and Tillie (Hill) Swindell
Siblings: Juanita Stiles, William Franklin, Ellis Franklin, Ellen Franklin
Martha Weakley, Dovie Barger and Clovis Swindell
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Family will have services at a later date.
CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: [email protected]. PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE
SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF
BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - COALGATE, OK
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