Jennifer Lynn Gibson
1967 - 2016
Jennifer Lynn Gibson
1967 - 2016
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BORN
1967
DIED
2016
Jennifer Gibson Obituary
Having received her master's in Education from Northern Arizona University, Jennifer touched many lives over the past twenty-five years as a teacher for both Gwyneth Ham Elementary and James B. Rolle Elementary. She was an extraordinary momma to her four beautiful children: Rebekah Marcellus, Daniel Gibson, Chanda Escamilla, and Melissa Gibson. From her four children, she gained three more. Her daughter Rebekah married Neil Marcellus, Daniel married Sarah Gibson, and Chanda married David Escamilla. Jennifer loved each and every one of her seven children. From her children, she was a grandma to eight grandchildren who all loved her dearly. Jennifer was also a lover of the Lord with a generous servant's heart. She was an avid member of the Church for the City.
The family will be celebrating her life with a visitation open to the public on Friday, February 19th from six to eight in the evening at Johnson's Mortuary. The following day, Saturday, February 20th, they will be holding her funeral at one in the afternoon at the Church for the City (previously Calvary Temple of Christ). Everyone who knew and loved her is welcome to come.
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Kimberly Welch
April 29, 2016
Sister sister, I just wanted to say hi and let you know that Fridays still pretty much suckie without you here. Rally school planted a tree and placed a bench for you. You will continue to touch lives even though you're not here. I love and miss you bunches and bunches! ! ! XOXOX
Elaine Busby
February 29, 2016
How this family of ours will miss our sweet Jennifer. Even tho she had been in pain for so many years, her passing was a surprise to all of us. She always wore a smile on her face and her laughter was undeniable. We love you to the moon and back, and I can't wait until I feel your arms around me giving me one of your big hugs. While we both start laughing as you call me Jennifer.. Love you Aunt Elaine
Jane Joyner
February 25, 2016
Such a sad loss not only to her wonderful family and friends, but to the world of education. Jennifer will be missed by many.
Jean Morris
February 22, 2016
I was just barely getting to know Jennifer in our home Bible study. I, along with everyone else, am shocked. We prayed so fervently, but God is sovereign. There has to be a reason why she went to be with Him. My prayers are for all of your family. May the Holy Spirit comfort you as only He can. We will see her again because of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
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Jeffrey Welch
February 21, 2016
My little sis. My strength in so many ways. My rock in so many others. Ever at my defense and pushing at me to succeed. I have so many great memories and they flood my emotions as I reflect your passing and burial today. I remember once I was upset when I was young, and Birthday was more or less passed over. I was maybe turning 7 or 8. I was lying in my bunk bed, mom setting beside me trying to comfort me and say I was not forgotten. Then I hear Mark Reynolds on AM 1400 Country station sound off on a boy whose birthday was that day and his favorite song was requested by his sister and she loved him. You running in the room as George Jones hit the first cords of White Lightning! And your smile got all the bigger when I sat up and smiled! You never forgot me. Two of your many loves was riding and sunsets. The evening you passed, I raced my bike to the garage top at Barrows hospital and had our sister Kim take one last photo of me and you. One last sunset as you breathed your last. Until we looked at the two photos, little did we know you were right behind me, watching it with me. My right side and then my left. I realized then sis, Forever in my heart, forever in the wind, ride where you will, but ever with me. I love you little sis.
Sonja Gibson
February 20, 2016
Wishing I could be there to support and grieve. My deepest condolences and prayers.
Jonathan Cushing
February 19, 2016
I remember her smile and happiness as if it was yesterday--I'm glad I met her through Chanda Gibson, and will always remember how she would invite me into her home to spend time with Chanda and her family as a child. My deepest condolences--she will always be remembered.
Ron Courey
February 19, 2016
Prayers to JD and Edith, and family.
Kerry Adams
February 19, 2016
Even though it has been many years since we last had shared any time, I know that Jennifer had turned into an angel here on earth as a mother, grandmother and the noblest of all professions, teacher. My wish is that our Heavenly Father welcome her into His family, the same as your family welcomed me and all those kids on Holly Drive into your family.
Debra Honaker
February 19, 2016
Jennifer, a loving, caring, honest lady, is missed now and tomorrow and every day until we meet again in heaven. Love, prayers, and peace to her children. So sad for you. Debbie Honaker
Laura Giss
February 19, 2016
Jennifer's quiet, unassuming demeanor often hid her passionate advocacy for children. She nurtured the difficult, challenging children firmly but with kindness and tenderness, as she did all of her students. Jennifer was a master teacher, and I count myself lucky to have been able to work alongside her and to call her my friend.
My husband, Gerry, joins me in expressing our heartfelt condolences to her beloved children and grandchildren.
February 19, 2016
CWe are so sorry for your loss. I'll always have fond memories of Jenn.
Judy Gren
February 19, 2016
So sorry for your loss Judy Gren
Kimberly W
February 19, 2016
Sister sister all of us know what a beautiful, wonderful, caring and loving person you are. I guess God wanted all of heaven to have you now. He had children up there that needed to be taught and he took the best one. I love and miss you so much and I will meet you down meet you down by the Riverside.
Ann Kohanek
February 19, 2016
Our sincere condolences to the family.
Candice C
February 19, 2016
My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Mrs Gibson during this difficult time. My son was a student of Mrs Gibson for both his 2nd grade and 4th grade at Rolle Elementery. I developed a special place in my heart for Mrs Gibson during the time when my son was her student, my son was suffering from learning disabilities at the time, going through many tests and evaluations during those 3 years, and Mrs Gibson was one of his greatest advocates. I will never forget the last meeting we had with the panel of teachers and school psychologist, Mrs Gibson was in tears because she didn't feel that my son was getting the help he needed. Her love and passion helped me to keep fighting for my son when I felt like giving up and I am forever greatfull to her for that! Thank you Mrs Gibson, you will be missed!
Jean & Bob Morris
February 18, 2016
I was barely getting to know her personally at our small group Bible study. It is such a shock that she has gone from us. My prayers are for all of her family members, that you may sense the Presence of Jesus, our Lord, very strongly at this time. May the Holy Spirit comfort you as only He can. God never makes mistakes, so there surely is a reason she went on ahead of us. The Lord assured me of that when my brother left this world unexpectedly at about the same age as Jennifer. Praises be to our saving God that we will be reunited in our Heavenly Home.
Jackie Bundy
February 18, 2016
I well miss her dearly. She was always sweet and kind, right there to help you. She was an amazing cousin I loved her very much! Jackie Bundy
February 18, 2016
My condolences to the family. Carol connor
Tammy Conrad
February 18, 2016
Jennifer was one in a million she was the sweetest cousin I will always remember her in my heart she was loved by all she's up in heaven with all of our loved ones give them all hugs and kisses Jen I will see you again lLove ya cuz Tammy Conrad
Diane Welch
February 18, 2016
RIP in Jennifer....You have touched so many people lives in your short time one this earth. So many people will miss you including my family!!
Silvia Moore
February 18, 2016
You were a wonderful friend. I loved sharing our grandchildren's pictures with each other. You touched so many lives with your kindness and love. I will miss you dear friend.
Pamela Smith
February 18, 2016
I miss you cousin.. I love you.........Fly high as the angel you've become...Rest in peace.
Pamela Smith
February 18, 2016
RIP My beautiful cousin Jennifer. You were taken way too soon and so suddenly that it left alot of people in shock and heartbroken . We will all miss you tremendously, but will keep you alive forever with memories we have of you. God chose you to be his new angel, so fly high my dear cousin, fly high.. May God help your family through this time of pain and sorrow. You are always a part of us here-that will never change.. I love you cuz---rest in peace.You shall not be forgotten....
Cynthia Marshall
February 17, 2016
You have touched the lives of so many children at James B Rolle School, including my son, Austin in 2001-2002. Rest in Peace, Mrs. Gibson
Keith Parsels
February 17, 2016
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You were a special light to the students you taught.
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