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Wanda Gibson Obituary
December 30, 1935 - January 11, 2021
Wanda L. Gibson, age 85, passed away January 11, 2021, at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. Wanda was born December 30, 1935 in Weeping Water, NE, to the late Virgil and Leona Rhodes. She was united in marriage to Richard Gibson on November 24, 1955. To this union three children were born, Cheryl, Kim and Tracy. Wanda is a member of First Christian Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, Donald Connealy; granddaughter, Alissa Neff; brothers, Willis and Larry Rhodes; sister, Genevieve Eppens. Wanda is survived by her husband of 65 years, Richard "Rick" Gibson; daughter, Cheryl Neff, of Omaha; son, Kim and wife Teresa Gibson; daughter, Tracy Connealy, all of Council Bluffs; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren.
VISITATION: Wednesday, 5-7pm; FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, 11am, all at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Luncheon will be served following the service. Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Weeping Water NE. Memorials are suggested to Cure SMA for Wanda's great granddaughter Zoey who is battling this disease.
CUTLER-O'NEILL-MEYER-WOODRING
Bayliss Park Chapel, 545 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, IA
(712) 322-7779 | www.cutleroneill.com
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David and Jean Heatherly
January 16, 2021
Dear Rick, Kim, Tracy and Cheryl, We are sad to learn of Wanda's passing. Wanda was always very kind, fun loving and with a forever smile. She very much loved her family and we are sure she will be missed by all. With love and sympathy, Jean and David Heatherly
Kay Johnson (Late Dallas Johnson)
January 14, 2021
So sad to hear about Wanda. Enjoyed playing golf on Wed. A.M. for many years with her. Great lady.
Corky & Bill Classen
January 13, 2021
We will remember many fun times both business and family with Gibson family. Our sincere condolences to all.
Daniel Allen
January 13, 2021
I have had privilege of landscaping flower beds for Wanda .she had tremendous love for roses, and Hibiscus.she had high expectations
Regards maintenance.
Wanda will be missed, my regards to Rick,and all the family.
Home Style Laundry & Dry Cleaners
January 13, 2021
We are so sad to hear about the passing of Wanda, we enjoyed her for years. Prayers to the family.
Walgreens 3700
January 12, 2021
Such a sweet lady ...her smile was glowing.....I will miss her at Walgreens
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