Photo courtesy of Porter and Hunt Funeral Home & Crematory
Jamestown, Indiana
Feb 25, 1926 – Mar 3, 2013
Marjorie Veatch Gibbs passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013 at Danville Regional Healthcare.
She was born near New Brunswick to Russell and Bernice Veatch on February 25, 1926. The family lived at Raintown for most of Marjorie's early life. She graduated from Lizton High School in 1944.
Marjorie married Basil T Gibbs on November 20, 1948. Basil passed away on August 31, 1978. They lived in Brownsburg and Danville before settling on the farm southwest of Lizton. Five boys were born to them and raised on the family farm.
She worked at Public Service for several years. She also worked at the North Salem Elementary School and later in the Northwest Hendricks Superintendent's office.
Her survivors include sons, Dean (Teresa) of Pittsboro, Roger of San Antonio, TX, Russell, Rex and Stanley of Lizton, two grandsons, Aaron (Lorinda) Gibbs and Nick (Brittny) Gibbs, great-grandchildren, Lane, Ava, Lily and Shamus Gibbs. She also leaves her "chosen brother' Lowell Baily, her friend and helper Diane Jobe and her dedicated "nurse friend" Julie Nikirk.
In addition to her husband Basil, Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Heather Gibbs.
Family and friends will gather Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the Porter Funeral Home, Jamestown, Indiana from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Graveside service will follow at the St. Malachy Cemetery in Brownsburg.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Marjorie's memory may be made to the organization of your choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.porterfuneralhome.us
I wanted to express my sympathy to the Gibbs family. I grew up on a farm in the Raintown area near the farm of Russell and Bernice Veatch.
David Smith
March 05, 2013 | East Moline, IL
Roger and Family, our prayers are with you at this time of loss. May God bless and watch over all of you.
Heather & AJ Caza
(Bassett)
March 05, 2013
Roger, your brothers and extended family. I am so sorry for your loss.Those we love, never truly leave us.May you cherish the memories. My thougts and prayers are with you during this time.
Jeannie Holden
March 05, 2013 | San Antonio, TX
We are very sorry and deeply saddened by your family's tremendous loss. Please know you are being held close in thought and prayer during this painfully difficult time. Heartfelt condolences and many hugs for all.
Jay Ard & Debra Jo Endres-Ard
March 05, 2013 | Lizton, IN
Roger, Stan, Dean, Rex and Russell: Our deepest sympathy is sent to each of you for the loss of your mother. Your family is in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
Donna & Denny Leathers
March 05, 2013 | Lizton, IN
So sorry to hear about your Mother. She has been a part of my life forever, as she was our Mother's oldest and dearest friend from childhood. Always caring, always fun...we loved her. May she rest in peace.
Pamelia Storms-Barrett
March 04, 2013 | Westfield, IN
Dean, Roger, Russell, Rex and Stanley Joe: So very sorry for the loss of your mom and a dear, dear friend to the Trent family. We send our deepest condolences and many blessings and prayers to you all.
Kim Trent Rawlings
March 04, 2013 | Lizton, IN
Dean and Roger so sorry to hear about your mother passing away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our deepest sympathy.
The Jacks Twins
Jennifer Jacks Williams and Johanna Jacks Wilder.
Jennifer Williams
March 04, 2013 | Conyers, GA
Roger and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss. God bless you all.
Carol & Ron Hilburn
San Antonio, Tx.
Bassett
March 04, 2013