The memorial service for Joanne Gibbs, 96 year-old Enid resident, is 2:00PM Saturday, January 7, 2022 in the Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home Chapel. Chaplain Gary Miller officiating.

Joanne was born in San Jose, CA to Joseph and Claudina Heal Furderer. She was the younger sister of Robert and Mildred. Joanne grew up and attended school in San Jose.

In 1945, she married and from this union three children were born: Ron, Kerry, and Bruce. In 1958, she married James Gibbs in California and shortly thereafter the family moved to Poplar Bluff, Missouri. In 1960, the family moved to Enid. Joanne was known for being a hard worker, which she instilled in her children. Jobs for Joanne included waitressing and head housekeeper at Memorial Hospital where Dr. Gau called her "Tiger" because she attacked her job ferociously. She found her calling when she went to work for Anthony's and then Stage. She loved the interaction with the customers and helping them with their purchases.

When most people her age were retiring, she found another job that filled her life with love. She worked in food services at Harrison and then McKinley Elementary Schools. She loved the children and could tell you all of their names. At the age of 82, she finally retired, but continued doing volunteer work until she was nearing ninety.

Joanne was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister; brother and grandson, Ty Morgan. Joanne is survived by son, Ron Bartlett (Susan); Kerry Riley; Bruce Bartlett (Gail); ten grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren; four nieces and one nephew.

Memorials may be made through Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home to Our Daily Bread.