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Tonette Gibbs Obituary

Gibbs Tonette W. Gibbs, age 55, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 19, 2014, surrounded by family and friends. Born November 7, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Thelbert (deceased) and Margaret Gibbs, she was the youngest of six siblings. Tonette was a graduate of Marion-Franklin High School; she was an advocate for cancer awareness, and prided herself on being an independent home health provider for the sick and elderly, until her own health started to decline. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Kimberly (Tedvin) Clark-Head, and Lauren Green; granddaughters, Jalaya Beaver and Tayvin Head; mother, Maragret R. Gibbs; sister, Marva Hood; and brother, Ronnie T. Gibbs, all of Columbus OH; and a host of nieces, nephews and many other family members and friends. Funeral service Friday 11:30 a.m. at the New Birth Christian Ministries, 3475 Refugee Rd., Columbus, OH 43232. The family will receive friends at the church Friday 10 a.m. until the start of service. Interment in Glen Rest Memorial Estates. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 23 to Apr. 24, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
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Kim Perry

April 18, 2024

My sincere condolences

Kim Peake-Perry

Crystal Brookins

April 17, 2020

Love you Antie

Sharryn Hickey-Haile

April 12, 2015

Toni its coming up on a year since you made your transition home. I know that God has given you a residence where there is no more pain nor sorrow. I just miss you so much. I miss our talks and your laughter. I know that God has your back, but I can't help but feel a little selfish in wishing you could've stay just a little longer...I JUST MISS MY FRIEND!!!!

Sharryn Hickey

November 14, 2014

I miss you my friend.....

November 13, 2014

Auntie, I thought of you on ur special day,11/7 as I do any other day. I miss u so terribly much, Family Reunion was definitely different, u were missing... Love u Boo, Shellie

Sammeka Gibbs

November 12, 2014

Happy Birthday Auntie, I Love You.........

Kelly Vonhoupe

November 7, 2014

It just hit me today, that you're gone and you've got your wings!
No more pain for you, though I'm quit heartbroken!, missing you is an understatement, until I get there, give all a hug and kiss for me especially my Baby Tee !
Happy Birthday Toni!
Love you to the sky and beyond

Peter Ross

May 2, 2014

My prayers go out to the family. another one gone to soon. She's in a better place.

Petey and Tony Ross

Linda Cordell-Coffey

April 28, 2014

To the Gibbs Family. Tonette your Spirit is now with God, who is the author and finisher of our Faith. Rest my dear sister in Christ, knowing how much God Loves you from birth to Eternity.

David & Theresa Peppers

April 28, 2014

To my family, God now has another Angel to look over us, I thank God that I was able to be by Tonette's side when she departed this life for eternal Life, Love U my cousin/friend.

evette callender

April 27, 2014

Praying for the Gibbs family. Tonette will be missed her and her beautiful smile. Love u cuz. R.I.H Tonette

Kenneth Warren

April 25, 2014

Since my deepest condolence to the Gibb family.

Lora McClendon

April 25, 2014

May god bless the family during this difficult time and loss. May you rest dear Tonette and to the family may you look to god in the days to come for strength.

Danielle Pettiford

April 25, 2014

Sorry to hear that you are gone you will be truly missed.

Robin Montgomery

April 25, 2014

My. heartfelt sympathies and prayers to the Gibbs Famly...Fly High Tonette in Peace

April 25, 2014

To The Gibbs Family, sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you all.
The Stephens Family

Victor Sutton

April 25, 2014

To the Gibbs Family, You're in are thoughts and prayers. From the Sutton/Club One family.

Crystal Combs

April 25, 2014

We love you so much the family of late necy Harriet D Johnson see you in the morning we all have home GLORY and mines all mines..

LAURA

April 25, 2014

IN REMEMBRANCE OF YOU. YOUR SPIRIT LIVES ETERNAL.

tammy jackson and family

April 25, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

April 25, 2014

Tonette,

To my sis, I'll miss you and until the day we get a chance to see each other again. The thing I'll remember the most is your smile and all the "FUN" times we shared. The biggest blessing I'll take from this sad time is " no more pain" God keep you. Love You!!!

Reese

Marzzellus Wilson

April 25, 2014

You will be missed

Tish Williams

April 25, 2014

I have known you got a very long time and you have always been aunt Toni! I love you and I know you are in heaven. I am sorry I can't come to say good bye but you are in the best company! Jesus....

GRACIE PIERCE

April 25, 2014

Love you and God do to its hard to lose someone you love but know that god is there for you when everyone else is gone on with there life god will be there to see you through

April 24, 2014

Gibbs fsmily: I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Toni. She is so loved and shall be missed by so many. May God bless all of you, such a dear close family. With love Carole Crockett and family

April 24, 2014

Love you Aunt T. You will be missed always and forever.
David (Country) Peppers Jr

April 24, 2014

Mrs. Gibbs,
I am sorry to hear about your loss, Tonette was loved by all.

God bless you and the family during this period, we will keep you in prayer.

Tiera Ray, Columbus Ohio

Arnise Palmore and Wilson Family

April 24, 2014

To a close and dear friend of my sister Sharryn Hickey! I send my condolences and sympathy to Tonette' s family and may God strengthen you all at this time.

April 24, 2014

Tonnette Gibbs& Family,
Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you in your time of sorrow.
God bless,
R.D.Butler&Family

kathy adams

April 24, 2014

You were my friend always had some thing positive to say ... Rest now my friend until we meet again.

Dianne Smoak

April 24, 2014

So sorry to hear of Tonette's passing, but I know she fought along hard battle that is now over. May God wrap his loving arms around you all.

Sims,Mays and Jones Famulies

April 24, 2014

God added another flower to His heavenly garden and chose you, until we meet again I pray your peace...Love to Aunt Margaret, Tee, Sister and the rest of our family! Peace &Blessings with Love,The Sims,Mays and Jones Families

Donna Diggs

April 24, 2014

To the Gibbs family,

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.

RIP my friend

April 24, 2014

Rest in Paradise Auntie, LOVE Branden, Anthony, Najee, Ajay, and Kyre <3

Debbie Peake

April 24, 2014

To the Gibbs Family, You're in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Danesha Lunsford

April 24, 2014

My life was blessed because you were in it. I always told you that you were a General in Gods army. Lead on my sister. Thank you for everything. All my heart.

Maso Moon, Jr

April 24, 2014

Tonette has forever illuminated my life with her smile and love for laughter. Bless the family with the love of God.

Sharryn Hickey-Haile

April 24, 2014

My Friend, How can I say goodbye...God has a plan and with that plan comes a season for us all. YOU fought a good fight and God said, "the battle is not yours but mine." I know in my heart and spirit that you will always be with me, but it doesn't lesson the pain. So I won't say goodbye, I'll just say, I'll see you in the rapture. I love you my friend.

Ann Bridgeforth

April 24, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April 24, 2014

To the Gibbs family, my deepest sympathy, Tonette will be missed, was a kind person that had helped me with some Home Health advice, may she rest in peace & be blessed, Sincerely Teresa(mathis)Wilson & Family

Karla Carey

April 24, 2014

I last saw Tonette at Larry's funeral. She squeezed my hand and said I LOVE YOU. That will be my fondest memory! She is now at PEACE! Praise God.
To the Family, you've endured a great deal. I PRAY that God comforts & keeps you safe in His arms!
God Bless!

Brenda Peppers

April 24, 2014

Missing you already cuz, R.I.P. Love you forever!!!

Karen Thomas-Lane

April 24, 2014

Ronnie T. and Family,

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Valdon & Alberta Austin Sr

April 24, 2014

Ronnie and the Gibbs family our prayers go out to you. Tonette was a beautiful woman inside and out. May God comfort you all through this time.

April 24, 2014

I am so sadden to hear that "Aunt Tonette" has passed away. Growing up with Missy her neice as childhood friends, we all called Tonette our "Aunt Tonette". She was so very kind, inspiring and sweet. She will be sadly missed !!!

To the Gibbs family, may GOD provide you all with the strength to carry on. Do know that God makes no mistakes and he has called his angel to be home with him. Be Blessed !!!

Jackie White

Samm Gibbs

April 24, 2014

We Love You Auntie.

Samm Gibbs

April 24, 2014

We Love You Auntie.

Lisa Morris

April 24, 2014

To Tonette's family I am so sorry for your loss, know that she is free of pain and no more struggles. I met Tonette some years ago and I have always liked her, she was always friendly and funny. I thank God that I got to meet her and have some fun with her on this side. She will be missed, keep all your memories close because that is where you will find her until the end of time. RIP Tonette you completed your journey baby girl!!

April 24, 2014

Your spirit will remain with me know matter what. I always think of happiness and laughter when i think of you. That will never change. Cheryl Hopson-Hobbs

Cheryl Hopson-Hobbs

April 24, 2014

Tonette, my best foriend in the world. I know you are in a better place. I will always think of you and smile, because our forienship always brought me happiness and laughter. That is how I will always remember. I know your amazong spirit will always be with all of us. Love ya! Cheryl Hopson-Hobbs

Leslie Banks

April 24, 2014

I find comfort in knowing that every time we talked, we ended every conversation with "I love you". I'm going to miss you and that laugh! ??

Jacque Wright Mays Sims

April 24, 2014

We became closer in our adult years but born cousins,I'll never forget you and our many conversations! Peace and Comfort to our family as you take you place in Heaven,R.I.P! ILYM!

Carol Mitchell

April 24, 2014

Our reconnection after so many years was/is SO wonderful..THANK YOU for your never ending kindness and laughter...Blue is the color of the earth's miracle sky which GOD protects in Jesus' name. Blue is the part of every person's life that turns grey with daily pain and strife. To achieve serenity is each person's goal--We can find it in the deep blue of our soul; Blue is the color in a candles flame, that fire of oneness that burns, sputters and will finally stop. LORD..We ask that the hearts, minds and souls of the living who come into the deep blue of this quiet place may find serene contentment in the knowledge that Tonette has reached eternal solace...until WE ALL MEET AGAIN...AMEN

Brenda Peppers

April 24, 2014

Missing you already cuz, R.I.P Love you forever!!!

Denise L. Harper-Almon

April 24, 2014

My prayers and condolences go out to the Gibbs Family! Tonette will dearly be missed, one thing I can say about her she kept that smile on her face no matter what! Now Tonette, you can RIH!!!! Love You!

Denise L. Harper-Almon

April 24, 2014

My prayers and condolences go out to the Gibbs Family! Tonette wuill dearly be missed, one thing Ican say abuot her she kept that smile on her face no matter what! Now Tonette, you can RIH!!!! Love You!

Sibit Stewart

April 24, 2014

May you rest peacefully. ....Love You

Geraldine Robinson

April 24, 2014

My beautiful cousin Tonette....I'll love you always.

The Slater Family

April 24, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. She will be missed and may God bless you.

Crystal

April 24, 2014

Auntie I love you

Joseph Edwards

April 24, 2014

From the kitchen committee from newfreindship are sorry for y'all lost &will be praying for y'all family

Kim Perry

April 24, 2014

Gibbs Family, May Lord comfort you and his angels wrap their arm to hold your family in this difficult time."

Thomas & Kim Perry
(Kim Peake)

Ruth Monroe Rawls

April 24, 2014

Gurl, I am really,really gonna miss you!You always kept me rolling with laughter ever since we were little girls....even when you were not feeling good you had me laughing. My prayers go out to the entire family. GOD knows best...save a seat for me Tonette...I Love you gurl.

Mechelle Crutchfield

April 24, 2014

To the family of Tonette W.Gibbs May God comfort you at this time of need.. And a special request for my friend Michelle Brookins to comfort her. Love ya girl

Barry Maddox

April 24, 2014

Special lady in my life..see you again! Can you say Resurrection. .

April 24, 2014

I MISS you AUNTIE, Love Michelle Brookins

Joani Dunning

April 24, 2014

The Dunning Family:Sorry to read of her passing

Steven Craig

April 23, 2014

I will miss. You tonette forever my friend love steven craig 721

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