Frances Maree Gibson, 1940-2013
Frances Maree Gibson, age 72, died on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 3:36 p.m. surrounded by her loving family at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.
She was born on October 29, 1940 in Wharton, Ohio to Roy D. and Helen D. (Bostater) Searfoss and they preceded her in death. On November 21, 1956 she married Troy E. "Gene" Gibson and he survives in Ada.
Frances was a homemaker. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Lima.
Also surviving are six children: Victoria (Peter) Kain of East Liberty, Ricky (Susan) Gibson of Bluffton, Shelly (Gary) Smith of Wooster, Russell Gibson of Ada, Robert (Peggy) Gibson of Ada and Sharon (Keith) Shaw of Ada; eleven grandchildren: Amanda, Pamela, Adriane, Shawn, Lucas, Brittany, Jessica, Andrew, Ryan, McKenzie and Madison; twelve great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a sister Nancy Rigsby.
Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 20, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada with Pastor Don Byard officiating. Following the funeral it was her wish to be cremated and burial will take place at a later date.
Friends may call 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 19, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada and until time of service on Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Creighton Dialysis 1000 East Main Cross Street, Findlay, Ohio 45840.
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