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Fern Gibbons Obituary

GIBBONS - Fern, 85, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2007 in Tulsa. Born December 24, 1921 in Ft. Smith, AR, to Walter and Olga (Hanks) Gray. She was a homemaker. Member of Christ The Redeemer Lutheran Chur- ch. Preceded in death by: her parents; sister, Margaret Horn; brother, Bob Gray. Survived by: her husband, John L. Gibbons of the home; children, Teresa Elyse Courtney of Tulsa, Debra Kay Mordecai and husband, Ron of Bald Hill, OK, Rebecca Eve Lee and husband, Jerry of Edmond; grandchildren, Kimberly Taylor and husband, Chris of Tulsa, Kara Courtney Ward of Skiatook, John Andrew of Bentonville, AR, Elizabeth Wallis and husband, Dennis of Bald Hill, Jessie Lee and Kelsey Lee, both of Edmond; great-grandchildren, Conner, Hayden, Alex, Matthew, Jason, Allie, Emily and Sam; dog, Mattie. Service will be 12 Noon, Saturday, July 21, 2007 at Moore's Southlawn Chapel, with burial at Floral Haven Cemetery. Moore's Southlawn Chapel, share memories at www.moorefuneral.com 663-2233. VIEW AND SIGN THE ONLINE GUEST BOOK: www.legacy.com/tulsaworld

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Published by Tulsa World from Jul. 20 to Jul. 21, 2007.

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Stephanie Meier

July 23, 2007

Mr. Gibbons and family,

We are soooo sorry to hear about Fern's passing. She was such a wonderful neighbor and friend. Mr. Gibbons please let us know what we can do to help you through this very difficult time. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Love, Terry, Stephanie, and Truett

Rita Peters

July 21, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. If you need ANYTHING, don't hesitate to call us...you know our number. With love, Rita and David Peters

Vicky & Rick Bowlin

July 20, 2007

Gibbons-Mordecai Family
Rick & I are so sorry for your loss. Please if you guys need us just ask. You where there for us through Dustin hard times. Which never be forgotten by Rick or me. Prayers are with your family.

Judith Wakeford

July 20, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts are with John and the entire family.

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