Gibson

Bonnie Karen Gibson, 76, of Gillespie, Ill., died on Sept. 30, 2023. She was born March 29, 1947, in Bruno, Mo., to Alvis and Ruby (Rutherford) Shafer. She married Jerry Gibson, and they enjoyed 43 years together.

Bonnie worked throughout her life as a seamstress, housekeeper, cabinet maker, brake parts assembler for 23 years and in between she worked at the family sawmill and farm. She ended her career, retiring from State Farm after 17 years as a licensed team member. At the age of 46, she successfully completed the course work and received her GED Graduation Certificate from Lewis and Clark Community College. Bonnie loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Gillespie for almost 50 years. She taught Sunday School, served on the Missions Committee, managed the kitchen and landscaping, and organized events for her "church ladies." Bonnie enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, and traveling.

She is survived by five children, Lynn (Kenny) Petrelli, Noam (Diane) Gibson, Lisa Monroe, Becky Gibson, Kim (Brian) Stoops; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; five sisters and brothers; many nieces and nephews; and numerous close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and grandson.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 10 a.m. at the Gillespie First Baptist Church with Pastor Jared DePoppe officiating. Burial will be at Gillespie Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church to be designated for the grounds fund. Please mail checks payable to the First Baptist Church to Becky Gibson, 200 E. Foch Street, Carlinville, IL 62626. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at http://www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.