Elizabeth Gibbs, Obituary, , Coke County, TX

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Submitted by Mary Love Berryman - marylove@tyler.net
6 October 2001
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The Observer/Enterprise, 20 July 2001, Robert Lee, TX

GIBBS

Elizabeth Gibbs died at home in Robert Lee, Tuesday afternoon, 
July 10th, 2001, following a prolonged illness.

Mary Elizabeth Phillips, was born November 17th, 1935, to R. B. and
Peggy Phillips in Eastland, Texas.  Liz graduated high school in 
Lafayette, LA and later attended Texas Women's University and Angelo
State University where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Science.
Liz was an avid reader and nature lover as well as a devoted wife &
mother.

Liz married Jerry Gibbs on December 30, 1955, and they eventually made
their home in Robert Lee, where they raised two sons, Michell and Kyle.

Survived by her husband and sons; her sister Peggy Reed of Broomfield, 
CO; her nieces and extended family.  Liz is preceded in death by her 
parents and brother Rick Phillips, Jr.

Services were held Friday, July 13, at 10:00 am at the First United
Methodist Church in Robert Lee.  Burial immediately followed at the
Robert Lee Cemetery under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were George Grim, Bill Gulley, William Hood, Kenneth Rasco
and Jack Woodley.  Honary pallbearers were Kenneth Chandler and Jimmy
Bickley.

The family wishes to thank VistaCare Family Hospice, Oleen Priem, Lee 
Francis, and Dr. Vayden Stanley for their care and concern during this
difficult time.

Memorial donations to the Coke County Library, P.O. Box 637, Robert Lee,
Texas are preferred in lieu of flowers.