Phyllis Gibbens 1934-2015
Feb 23, 2015 | Obituaries |
Phyllis Gibbens, 80, of Gallatin, passed away Feb. 21, 2015, at a health care facility in Independence. Services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, at McWilliams Funeral Home in Gallatin. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery near Gallatin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gallatin Senior Citizens Center or First Christian Church of Gallatin in care of McWilliams Funeral Home.
Phyllis was born Aug. 26, 1934, to Marvin and Ruth (Paxton) Brown in Independence, and attended school in Kansas City. She was united in marriage to Jack Gibbens; he preceded her in death in 1999.
Phyllis was a cook at the senior center for many years and served as a volunteer at the front desk, she also drove for Meals on Wheels. She was a manager of the snack bar at the bowling alley in Liberty where she and Jack enjoyed the time they spent participating on bowling leagues. She was always eager to help in any capacity.
Phyllis was a member of First Christian Church, Christian Women’s Fellowship, Lion’s Club and Red Hat Society. She served each of the organizations in any capacity that they asked and was community-minded. Phyllis was a master at selling raffle tickets and was often asked to work her magic. She also enjoyed calling Bingo for the Lions Club; Phyllis loved people and always had a good time whatever she was doing.
Phyllis was a great cook and enjoyed preparing a meal for family and friends. You could find her on Thursday nights playing cards with friends, she also liked to dance. Phyllis was a social person who made lasting relationships wherever she went.
As her health failed and she had to give up her independence, Phyllis accepted her time in assisted living as an opportunity to help others with small tasks or just lend a listening ear. She adored her grandchildren and looked forward to their visits. Phyllis was committed to her family and was always there to brighten their lives. She was an inspiration to those who knew and loved her and will be greatly missed.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, 6 brothers and 5 sisters.
Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Pam Ingram and husband Tony of Salt Lake City, Utah, Mariea Borges and husband Jim of Gallatin, grandchildren, Jeremy Borges and wife Kim of Gallatin, Cole Josh and Josie Ingram, of Lawrence, Kan., Abbey Ingram of Salt Lake City, Utah, 2 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Online condolences may be left at www.mcwilliamsfuneralhomes.com.
