Marion Lucille (Simpkins) Tibbs

Born July 1, 1925 in Oriental, NC, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Edward and Elizabeth “Betty” Williamson Simpkins and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Jo Tibbs. Mrs. Tibbs was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of Lebanon U.M. Church and was a former member of the Eastern Star.

Mrs. Tibbs is survived by three children, Rucker “R.A.” Tibbs, Jr. and wife Brenda, Janet Tibbs, and Jean Ferguson and friend, Larry Witt, all of Forest; three grandchildren, Chris Tibbs (Laurie), Sunny Tibbs Thornton (Matt), and Charlie Ferguson, III (Wendy); six great grandchildren, Grayson Tibbs, Story Smith, Wyatt Thornton, Chase Thornton, Charlie Ferguson, IV and Sully Tibbs; a sister, Sara Moss; a sister-in-law, Shirley Tibbs and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Fort Hill Memorial Park with the Rev. Steve Parker and the Rev. Ralph Jackson officiating.

At the family’ s request, there will not be visitation hours at the funeral home, however family and friends are welcome for visitation at the residence at Otter Hill Farm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Centra Hospice or a favorite charity of choice.