Alice Gibbs

Alice L. Gibbs, 71, of Galesburg, formerly of Abingdon, died at 6 a.m. Sunday, January 4, 2015 at home. Alice was born July 18, 1943 in Galesburg, the daughter of Robert Elijah and Marjorie L. Swank Colwell.  She married Otto Leonard Gibbs, Sr., on February 1, 1967 in Dallas, TX.  He preceded her in death.  She is survived by her sons, Otto Gibbs, Jr. of Table Grove, William (Kim) Gibbs of Missouri, and Kenneth Gibbs, III of California; step sons, Kenneth Gibbs, I of Florida, Terry (Jessie) Gibbs of Florida and Timothy Gibbs of Florida;  a daughter, Nellie Marie Gibbs of Galesburg; brothers, Franklin Colwell and Danny Lee Colwell both of Galesburg, Kenny Colwell of Abingdon, and Harry Colwell of Nebraska; 26 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.  Along with her husband and parents, Alice was preceded in death by a son, Jeff; two sisters, Nancy Gladfelter and Julia Baughman; and two grandchildren. Alice worked for DOORS for several years as an elder care personal assistant.  She was active in the Salvation Army, enjoyed crocheting, and working in her flower garden.  She also enjoyed collecting stuff animals and other nic-nacs. Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg.  Deacon Michael Crummer will officiate.  Cremation rites have been accorded.