Barbara McKibben, 1945-2010

Last night, I was sitting here in my parent's dinning room, typing a blog update on the status of my Mom's condition.  Just before posting at 11:30, I recieved the call that we needed to hurry back to the Hospital.  She was struggling to breath all day and it grew worse and worse as the night wore on.  She passed just before midnight. 

So many things I'd like to say, but I can't right now.  I've volunteered to deliver the eulogy, but there isnt a realistic chance of that happening.  I've attached the obituary that will be run in the local paper, as well as the Denison Herald-Democrat.  They're church, FBC Pontotoc will serve lunch on Noon Tuesday for all family and out of town friends. 

On behalf of my family I want to thank each and everyone of you who sent cards to Mom. Her room was  so full that you would have thought she had been in the hospital 4 weeks, not 4 days.  The grace that has been domonstrated by so many of you has changed me.

Please continue to pray for my Dad.  She was his soulmate, best friend, partner in crime and wife for almost 42 years.  The funeral will just be the begining for him.

Barbara Ann McKibben

Barbara Ann (Gann) McKibben died Friday, June 11th at NMMC. She was born August 10, 1945 to Bobbie Lee and Gertrude Criddle Gann. Barbara graduated from Houston High School in 1963 and attended Clark College, Itawamba Community College and Grayson County College in Denison, TX. She was selected Miss Houston in 1963 and was later awarded MISS CONGENIALITY in the Miss Mississippi pageant in Vicksburg.



While living in Texas, Barbara was employed with Baptist Student Ministries at Grayson Community College, since returning to her native Mississippi almost 4 years ago, she has been employed at First Baptist Church in Pontotoc.



She is survived by Don her husband of almost 42 years, Son Lane(Vanessa), Daughter Laura(Andy) Clark, Grandchildren, Asher McKibben, Matthew Clark, Emery McKibben and Joshua Clark, her mother Gertrude Criddle Gann of Houston, MS, her brothers William (Mable) Gann of Houston, Hubert (Monette) Gann of Vardaman and Bobby (Barbara) Gann of Starkville and many nieces and nephews.



She was preceded in death by her father, Bobbie Lee Gann, brothers Rubin Wayne Gann, Walter Gann, sisters Mavis Bell and Mary Jo Baird.



Visitation is scheduled for Monday, June 14th from 5-8 PM at the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church, Pontotoc. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, June 15th at First Baptist Church Pontotoc. Services will be conducted by Dr. Ken Hester. Browning Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.



Pallbearers will be Larry Gann, Glenn Gann, Michael Gann, John Gann, Dr. Everett McKibben, Phillip McKibben, Ric West and Mike Pettit. The Deacons of First Baptist Pontotoc will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.



In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made to First Baptist Church, Pontotoc and Baptist Student Ministries of Grayson County College, Denison, TX 75020.