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KATHERINE MAY JOHNSON GIBBS Katherine May Johnson Gibbs was born on March 5 of 1919 in West Palm Beach, FL. She passed away on September 19, 2011 after a brief illness at the age of 92.She was married to Howard Lang as a young girl and they had one son, James Lang, who died in Vietnam. Later, she married James Gibbs (now deceased) in 1951. They were both Baptized as Jehovah Witnesses in 1954. They lived in Ashbury Park, NJ for a number of years. They relocated to Jacksonville, FL in the early 1960's and then moved to Riviera Beach, FL where they lived for many years. The final years of her life were spent in Port St. Lucie, FL. She is survived by her sister, Georgianna Griffin, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, October 1 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 4144 Haverhill Road North, West Palm Beach, FL. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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Ann Dorsett-Burks
October 4, 2011
I pray that God will grant your family peace and comfort during this time of grief and loss. May you always have the memories of the laughter and smiles to sooth your spirit as you gain strength to move ahead.
Deloris Dorsett P L Wilkins
October 3, 2011
The love and Mercy of God the father surround you and your loved ones today and into Eternity. We love and miss you so very much. Thank You, Aunt Kitty, for all the wonderful years and treasured moments of love and kindness you so freely gave.
Deloris Dorsett P L Wilkins and Family(Niece, Tampa, Florida)
M. Jones
October 1, 2011
May the Father of tender mercies help you as you struggle to cope with your loss.
Zandra Harris
September 29, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May you find comfort and peace in God's promises.
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