Joleta A. Gibbs

JOLETA A. 'JO' GIBBS, 70 BELVIDERE - Joleta A. "Jo" Gibbs, 70, of Belvidere died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, in Rock-ford after a sudden illness. Born July 8, 1938, in Elgin, the daughter of Harold and Pearl (Juhrend) Sabin. On Dec. 31, 1966, Jo married Ron Gibbs of Belvidere. Jo was an active member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Belvidere where she was treasurer of the Women's Guild and sang in the choir. She was a member of the Silver Bells Singing Chorus. She was the Secretary of the Belvidere Youth Bowling Association and was inducted into the Rockford Area Women's Bowling Hall of Fame in 1998. She was a great friend to many and loved being with her family and spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, bowling and singing. She loved to travel and especially spend time at the beach. She was an avid baseball fan (Cubs and Braves) along with many other sports including NASCAR (Jimmie Johnson) and football (Brett Favre). She shared a fondness of classic cars along with her husband and son. She lived a life full of grace and laughter. Preceded in death by both parents; and older sister, Wilma J. Cherco (1996). Survived by her husband, Ron; son, Charles Gibbs of Poplar Grove; daughter, Barb (Jeff) Timm of Lakeville, Minn.; sister, Sandra (Curley) Parker of Centerville, Ga.; grandchildren, Rachel Sydney and Jack Timm; and several nieces and nephews. Service at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, in St. John's United Church of Christ, Belvidere, with Pastor Dave Bateman officiating. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, in Belvidere Funeral Home, 203 Logan Ave.