Brenda Joyce (Williamson) Gibby, age 64 of Cushing, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 15, 2009. She passed away in her home surrounded by family and friends after a brief battle with cancer.
Although her time on earth was short, Joyce touched many lives, and her family and friends feel blessed to have known her love and experience her zest for life. Joyce lived life to the fullest. She went through life with a special kind of determination and strength, and those that know her best agree that she was filled with spunkiness. Her laughter and smile were contagious as she took pleasure in sharing funny stories and jokes with her loved ones. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, spending time with her family and friends, playing cards, reading, and listening to classic country, southern gospel and Elvis music.
Joyce was born September 28, 1944 in Edwardsville, IL to Louis E. Williamson and Mary L. (Pace) Williamson. She moved to Stillwater, OK at age 13 and attended Stillwater Public Schools. Joyce lived in several other places during her life, but she loved Oklahoma and chose to settle here and called it home. On February 14, 2004 she married her best friend and the love of her life David E. Gibby, and they shared many joyous times together.
Survivors include her husband David E. Gibby of the home, one son George E. Warnecke and his wife Veronica of San Antonio, TX; three daughters Robbin R. Boos and her husband Jim of Cushing, OK; Beverly J. Taylor and her partner Brandi of Wood River, IL; Stephanie M. Zarrabi and fiance’ Dale of Morrison, OK; stepson John A. Gibby and his wife Karin of Oklahoma City, OK; stepdaughter Donna S. Frisbee and her husband David of Cushing, OK; two grandsons, five granddaughters, five step grandsons, four step granddaughters, seven great grand children; brother James A.L. Williamson and his wife Corky of Stillwater, OK; sister Andrea G. Rose and partner David Palmer of Beggs, OK, special friends Terry and Linda Fick of Agra, OK, Dr. Joe and Dayna Haines of Perdido Key, Fl, many aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, one sister, aunts, uncles, and her best friend Geraldean Carr.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday at the First Freewill Baptist Church in Cushing. Interment will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, Stillwater.
Arrangements are entrusted to Palmer Marler Funeral Home, Cushing.
The family would like to sincerely thank Judith Karmen Hospice for their support during this difficult time. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Judith Karmen Hospice, 915 South Main Street, Stillwater, OK 74074.
Condolences and online guestbook are available at www.palmermarlerfh.com.
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