Anna Margaret Gibson

Monday, February 11, 2019

Anna Margaret Gibson, resident of Carthage, Mo., formerly of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away on Feb. 10, 2019, into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at Joplin Gardens, Joplin, Mo. She was born May 15, 1928, in Fort Scott, the daughter of Ralph, Sr. and Julia Karleskint Sluder. Anna attended Liberty School where she graduated and received her certificate of education from the State of Kansas. She married the love of her life, Samuel Gibson on Sept. 10, 1945. They were married for 63 years, until Samuel preceded her in death on April 12, 2008. Anna worked for Key Industries for 38 years and was plant supervisor at the time of her retirement in 1993. Anna attended the Community Christian Church in Fort Scott. She was a remarkable woman. She had a green thumb and enjoyed working in her flower gardens, cooking for family and friends, and singing, especially hymns. She was most passionate about being a witness for her Savior, Jesus Christ. Anna was a devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was fondly known as “Granny Bird.” She will be greatly missed by family and friends.

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