Mary Jane Gibbs Obituary (1922 - 2012)

Born in Lansing, MI on July 27, 1922. She passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at her home in Eaton Rapids at age 89. Mary Jane worked many years in the food service industry; catering, waitressing, and managing the snack bars at various locations. Her primary focus was raising seven children on the family farm just outside of Eaton Rapids. Mary Jane was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Les Gibbs; her parents, Henry and Lila Jones; sister, Donna Ferris; brother, Dale Jones; sister-in-law, Betty Jones and brother-in-law, Jack Roen. Mary Jane is survived by her seven children, Gary (Krista) Gibbs, Pat (Norm) Hyatt, Bonnie DeLano, Carol (Pat) McNamara, Bill (Diannia) Gibbs, Sandra Gibbs and Dick Gibbs. She leaves behind 17 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren; brother, Frank Jones; sister-in-laws, Mary Ann Jones, Judith Fillingham, June Roen and many, many beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Skinner Funeral Home with Rev. Kathy W. Leydorf-Keck officiating. Family will receive friends on Monday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family would like to thank McLaren Home Care Hospice who provided love and support during her illness. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to McLaren Visiting Nurse and Hospice. For online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHome.com