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Ruthanna Gibson Obituary

Ruthanna Gibson 85, of Indianapolis, passed away Monday, August 7, 2006. She had worked at Howe High School and L.S. Ayres. Ruthanna belonged to Downey Avenue Christian Church and was a member of Eastern Star for 50 years. She loved attending Card Clubs and Bingo. Ruthanna was preceded in death in 1981 by her husband, Donald Wayne Gibson. She is survived by one son, Don (Donna) Gibson; three grandchildren, Beth Vaughn, Kyle (Lisa) Gibson, Chad (Natasha) Swank; and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 9 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, 9606 E. Washington St., with funeral services Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by The Indianapolis Star on Aug. 8, 2006.

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