Sara Frances McKibben

1941 - 2011

Sara McKibben, age 70, passed away on Dec. 20, 2011, surrounded by her friends and family, at Tampa General Hospital.

She was born in Charlotte, N.C., 1941, but spent most her of youth in Nashville, Tennessee. She graduated from West High School, in 1959, and the University of Tennessee in 1963, majoring in Elementary Education. Sara married Air Force Major Richard G. McKibben in 1965. After moving around to various Air Force Bases during Richard's military career, they moved to Panama City, in 1976, after then, Lt. Col. McKibben retired. They had two daughters Amy and Dana.

She is predeceased by her father and mother, Clint Wallace and Frances (Taylor) Wallace. She is also predeceased by her husband, Richard McKibben and daughter, Dana. Survivors include daughter Amy, son-in-law Larry, two grandchildren Justin and Abby, stepdaughter Andrea McKibben, aunt MaryLind Devlin, and stepmother Caroline Wallace. Interment and graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery, with Rev. Reid Cameron officiating, January 21, 2012 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Parkway Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 505 South Tyndall Parkway, Panama City Fl. 32404.