Susan Rae Gibbons

March 29th, 1957 - November 26th, 2022

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On November 26 2022, Susan Rae Gibbons, loving wife mother and grandmother passed away at the age of 65. She was known as Sue, Susie, Momma and "Gooma". Susan was born in Battle Creek, Michigan to Sherman and Joan Schott. She married the love of her life Jeffrey Gibbons in 1977. After obtaining her GED, she went on to work at Browning Buick, Family Alter Daycare and TJMaxx. With her husband Jeff she raised two children James and Jennifer. Susan's passions were reading, cooking, shopping, and spending time with her family and friends especially her long time friend Mary Jo. She lived life to the fullest and was a great friend to many. In her later years she was a loving grandmother to Raylan her grandson. She is survived by her mother Joan. She is survived by her husband of 44 years Jeffrey Gibbons of Battle Creek. Daughter Jennifer Gibbons of Seattle, Washington, son James (Shayna) Gibbons of Hastings, MI, and grandson Raylan Gibbons. She is preceded in death by her father Sherman Schott, and her step father Bill Blankenstein.

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Kelsey DeVries

Susan is my friend's mom, my mom's friend, and the wife of my dad's friend. I have known her for many, many years and still think of the silly way she called me "Kels" - like I can recall the sound perfectly:) We were never particularly close, but she is one of the warmest people I've ever known. I always felt comforted by her presence and was grateful to share space with her. I believe she was referred to as momma bear, and that's how I'll always think of her, even though she is not my mom - warm, loving and fierce. I am sad to think that I won't get that opportunity again to be around her, but I'm so grateful to have known her.

Published November 30th, 2022

Tara Hoffmann

Jenn, your mother sounds like an exceptional person, a light to her family and friends. She certainly raised a wonderful daughter. The ROW team send our love and thoughts to you and your family.

Published November 28th, 2022

Mary Jo Little

I lost my best friend to cancer this morning and heaven has another angel. We knew each other our whole lives and shared an unconditional love and friendship to match no other. We always stayed in touch and we're always there for each other. We may have gone awhile without reaching out, but we were always able to just pick up where we left off. I would like to say that those particular conversations were long although I have to confess that all of our conversations were long, just ask our husbands lol. Susie had the most gentle spirit, was loving and fun. We have a lifetime of memories together both happy and sad. If you know her children, then you know what kind of person she was, as they are also kind and loving and have grown into incredible adults! I will always be grateful for the last time we were able to be together and I will always cherish our friendship. I will love and miss you forever Susie! ❤️❤️

Published November 26th, 2022

Karen Rice-Heidewald

Jenn, I am sorry to hear of your mom's passing. While I didn't know her, she raised you and this makes her special also. You will carry her in your heart for the rest of her life.

Published November 28th, 2022

Shayna Gibbons

Today our family lost one amazing woman to a long battle with cancer. She was a mom, mother -n-law, and "Gooma." She was the most kind person to all and could always light up the room with her smile and laughter. No words can describe how we are feeling, but we know she is at peace❤

Published November 27th, 2022

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