Linda Gibson

Age 69, of Mattawan, entered into Heaven's choir on April 15, 2017 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo. She won her six year battle with cancer. She never whined her whole journey. She was born January 31, 1948 in Gideon, MO, to the late Roy and Minnie (Green) Crutchfield. She is survived by her four children, Richard (Patty) Gibson, Robert (Sherry) Tester, Kelli (Randy Weaver) Heyboer, David (Tanes) Gibson, eight grandchildren, Logan (Stacy) Kiner, Richard (Ashley) Gibson, Calena Heyboer, Russell (Martha) Gibson, William Tester, Joyce (Anthony) Frigo, Victoria (David) Craighead, David Gibson, Jr., 11 great grandchildren, niece, Brynda (Julius) Robinson and Carri (Anthony Blanton) Teague, Sister Brenda (Donald) DeRuyscher, brother, Steve (Pam) Houart, uncle, Willis Green of Grayson, KY, sister in law, Debbie Gibson of Arizona, brother in law, Charles Gibson of Illinois, along with many nieces and nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by husband Marvin in 2015, her mother Minnie (Green) Henderson in 2015 and her dad, Melvin Henderson in 1989. Linda retired from Kalamazoo County Community Mental Health. In her free time, she enjoyed reading murder mysteries, playing bingo, trips to the casino and traveling. Linda took great pride and spent much time researching the family genealogy. Most of all, Linda's great faith was exhibited daily by her life as described in this scripture, (Come you blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you took me in, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me) Matthew 25:34-36. Family and friends are invited to visit on Monday, April 17, 2017 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, 502 West Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, where funeral services will commence at 11:00 a.m. with Deacon Raymond Berry officiating. Cremation will follow services with Interment on April 27, 2017 (Russ and Linnie's 38th wedding anniversary) at Oak Grove Cemetery, Lawton. Memorial contributions may be directed to, the West Michigan Cancer Center or the March of Dimes. Share a memory, photo or sign the online guestbook at:www.adamspawpaw.com