Margaret Hadessah Gibney
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Margaret Hadessah Arthurs Gibney was born March 30, 1918 and passed away August 9, 2009 at the age of 91 years, 4 months and 10 days. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to James Clifford and Ora Olive (Smith) Arthurs. She was raised in the Allen-Bowden area of Oklahoma and graduated from Sapulpa, Oklahoma High School in 1934. She married Paul H. Gibney, March 6, 1937 in Denver, Colorado.
The family lived in Denver for several years, before moving to Prairie Grove. Mr. Gibney was a native of the Bethel Grove/Farmington area. They relocated to Tulsa in 1952 and remained there until they retired and moved back to the Farmington area in the early 1970's.
Margaret worked for 16 years as book-keeper for Menkemiller Drug at 3rd and Boston in Tulsa and later as book-keeper and proof reader for the Tulsa County News. She retired from food service at the Prairie Grove School District in 1992. Margaret moved back to the Tulsa area in 1995 to be near her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Paul Gibney, a son-in-law Tommy E. McDonald; a sister, Hazel N Snow, and two brothers, W.W. “Buster” Arthurs and James N. Arthurs; four nephews, Joseph Wallace, Robert Wallace, Jimmy Snow, Larry Arthurs and one great grandson, Matthew Gibney.
Survivors include a son, Gary P. Gibney and his wife, Donna, of Jenks, Oklahoma; one daughter, Cheryl L. Schuman and her husband, Jeff of Okmulgee, Oklahoma; five grandchildren, Laura Brewster and her husband, Kent of Bixby, Oklahoma, Leah Gibney Vaughn of Camden, Arkansas, Philip Gibney and his wife, Neysa of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, Margaret “Meg” Smith and her husband, Russell of Elkins, Arkansas and Paul Joseph McDonald and his wife, Angula of
Mt. View, Arkansas; fifteen great grandchildren, two great great grandsons; a niece, Nancy Arthurs Wood and two nephews, Jerry F. Snow and Jerry W. Arthurs, all of the Tulsa area.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday afternoon from 1:00-2:00 P.M.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas with Lynn Simpson officiating. Burial will be in the Farmington Cemetery in Farmington, Arkansas.
Arrangements are under the direction of Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas; To Sign online guest book visit www.luginbuel.com
The family lived in Denver for several years, before moving to Prairie Grove. Mr. Gibney was a native of the Bethel Grove/Farmington area. They relocated to Tulsa in 1952 and remained there until they retired and moved back to the Farmington area in the early 1970's.
Margaret worked for 16 years as book-keeper for Menkemiller Drug at 3rd and Boston in Tulsa and later as book-keeper and proof reader for the Tulsa County News. She retired from food service at the Prairie Grove School District in 1992. Margaret moved back to the Tulsa area in 1995 to be near her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Paul Gibney, a son-in-law Tommy E. McDonald; a sister, Hazel N Snow, and two brothers, W.W. “Buster” Arthurs and James N. Arthurs; four nephews, Joseph Wallace, Robert Wallace, Jimmy Snow, Larry Arthurs and one great grandson, Matthew Gibney.
Survivors include a son, Gary P. Gibney and his wife, Donna, of Jenks, Oklahoma; one daughter, Cheryl L. Schuman and her husband, Jeff of Okmulgee, Oklahoma; five grandchildren, Laura Brewster and her husband, Kent of Bixby, Oklahoma, Leah Gibney Vaughn of Camden, Arkansas, Philip Gibney and his wife, Neysa of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, Margaret “Meg” Smith and her husband, Russell of Elkins, Arkansas and Paul Joseph McDonald and his wife, Angula of
Mt. View, Arkansas; fifteen great grandchildren, two great great grandsons; a niece, Nancy Arthurs Wood and two nephews, Jerry F. Snow and Jerry W. Arthurs, all of the Tulsa area.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday afternoon from 1:00-2:00 P.M.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas with Lynn Simpson officiating. Burial will be in the Farmington Cemetery in Farmington, Arkansas.
Arrangements are under the direction of Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas; To Sign online guest book visit www.luginbuel.com
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove
Visitation
1:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove.
Final Resting Place
Farmington Cemetery
South, Row 02 50, Space 45
General
Mar 30, 1918
Aug 9, 2009
91
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Tributes
Grandma/Mema was a wonderful lady whom we all loved dearly. Alzheimers took her from us slowly but surely and we have all missed her for 15 years. She is with the Lord and Papa now....happy to spend all of eternity by their sides. While we will miss her here on Earth, she is in a place now where she knows everything and everybody. We love you Grandma!!
Margaret "meg" Smith - Granddaughter
Mother...what can I say but I love you. You were style, grace and love my whole life. You worked hard so that Gary and I could have the best of everything. You loved to travel and we used to kid you about being able to tell the airline and destination of planes 10,000 feet up. Sadly, your three younger grandchildren only got a short time with you, before dementia took you away from us. But, Laura and Leah knew the full extent of your love and it will be their legacy. You are now at rest with the Lord and with Daddy. Oh, what a glorious reunion that must have been! I love you, Mother. Cheryl Lynne
Cheryl Lynne Gibney Schuman - Daughter
The last years of your life were an agony to us because we knew the real you - not the lifeless thing you had become, robbed of your memories and the ability to feel emotion and love. I know you are now with my father and those who loved you when they were here on earth. I look forward to the day when I can rejoin you and we can be really together, forever.
Gary Gibney - Son
Margaret,I remember when we first developed our friendship, riding the bus to and from work. I remember how you wanted me to meet your son Gary who was in the military. Gary and I did finally meet, and we were married. We had three children and our family continues to grow with grand children. You always did say you personally picked me for your daughter-in-law. How fortunate I was to have married into such a wonderful, loving family. Thank you for loving me as your daughter and especially thank you for my husband, Gary. I have really missed you these last few years, but the memories you gave me have never left my heart. My love for you will continue to grow.
Donna S. Gibney - Daughter-In Law
For years next door it was like my second home. A lot of memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Benetta Bunner - Next Door Neighbor
I have a lot of cherished memories of Margaret. She was such a loving, caring person and she had the most wonderful laugh. Praying that the Lord will comfort the family with His peace and His love.
Susan Mason - Friend
I have an abundance of cherished memories of Margaret. She was such a loving, caring person and she had the most wonderful laugh. Praying that the Lord will comfort the family with His love and His peace.
Susan Mason - Friend
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove
Visitation
1:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove.
Final Resting Place
Farmington Cemetery
South, Row 02 50, Space 45
General
Mar 30, 1918
Aug 9, 2009
91
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