Marie Esther Gibbs

FARMINGTON Marie Esther Gibbs, of Farmington, entered into eternal rest on October 12, 2021, in Marquand at the age of 98. Marie was born on February 13, 1923, in Marquand, Missouri, to the late James Frank and Bertha Viola (Huggins) Gibbs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, James (the late Emily) Gibbs, Wanda (the late Hap) Chandler, Harry Gibbs, Bill Gibbs, Dorothy (the late Bob) Homan, Joe Gibbs, Edith Lefler, Tom Gibbs, Stella (the late Bill) Lux, Gale Gibbs, Vernon Gibbs, and Glenda Niswonger. Marie is survived by her special niece, Lori and her husband, Dave Sitzes along with their two sons, Wyatt and Benjamin, who were like grandchildren to her. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great great nieces and nephews who she loved dearly, her sisters-in-law, Naomi Gibbs of Park Hills and LaNell Gibbs of Farmington along with a host of friends. Marie was a proud member of the Greatest Generation. During the 1940s she worked at Bussmann Fuse in St. Louis who played a role in the U.S. World War II effort. After the war, she went to work at Jewel Tea Company and then Harder and Paterson, a furniture manufacturer. She then began working for the next 32 years at Missouri Natural Gas where she retired in 1985. After her so called "retirement" she went on to work at Farmington High School as the "copy lady" for 27 years and officially retired in 2016 at the age of 93. Marie was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Farmington. She volunteered for the Farmington Senior Center delivering Meals on Wheels and rang the bells during the Christmas season for the Salvation Army. She had an infectious smile and was a fabulous joke teller. She will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021, from 10:00am until time of service at 12:00pm at Cozean Memorial Chapel officiated by Pastor Greg Robinson. Interment to follow at Hillview Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the Farmington Senior Center, 607 Wallace Road, Farmington, MO 63640. View the video tribute, the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com. Visitation Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Saturday, October 23, 2021 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Funeral Service Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Saturday, October 23, 2021 12:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640