Mrs. Betty June Gibbs, age 82 of Jonesboro, died at 11:02 pm January 20, 2014 at her home in Jonesboro. She was born November 29, 1931 in Saratoga, the daughter of Willie Everett and Mildred Nimmo Landis Trove. She married Wilburn Ray Gibbs on October 6, 1951 in Jonesboro. Betty is survived by her loving husband, Wilburn Ray Gibbs of Jonesboro; three daughters, Diane L. (Gene) Eulinger of California, MO, Debra L. (Ronnie) Mays of Anna, Sandra F. (Jason) Partridge of Cobden; six grandchildren, Ira (Andrea) Brown, Aaron (Jenny) Brown, Ronnie Lynn Jr (Sheena) Mays, Crystal (Chris) Houseman, Tim (Nikki) Mays, and Jacob Partridge (friend Jennifer); eight great grandchildren, Asa Brown, Archer Brown, Astin Brown, August Brown, Kahlan Mays, Ryan Houseman, Aya Brown, and Kadence Brown; three sisters, Jean Middleton and Roberta Middleton both of Anna, Barbara Fisher of Dongola; sister in love, Linda Samuels of Alto Pass, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Rev. Argyle Landis. Betty was a member of the Reynoldsville Southern Missionary Baptist Church for many years. Funeral services for Mrs. Betty June Gibbs will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 24, 2014 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro with Rev. Verlee Eaker officiating. Interment will be in the Jonesboro Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 23, 2014 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro.
Visitation Service
Thursday, January 23, 2014,5:00PM-8:00PM
Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes
800 Public Square
Jonesboro, IL 62952
Memorial/Funeral Service
Friday, January 24, 2014,11:00AM
Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes
800 Public Square
Jonesboro, IL 62952
Cemetery Service
Friday, January 24, 2014,11:45AM
Jonesboro Cemetery
Karraker Street
Jonesboro, Illinois 62952