Katherine Virginia Gibson

Katherine Virginia Gibson, 96, of Evansville, passed away Friday, July 6, 2018 at Deaconess Midtown. She was born August 25, 1921 in Hopkins, Co., KY to the late Edgar and Cannie Mae (Sisk) Johnston. She was a member of Salem United Church of Christ for 60 years. Katherine worked at Hoosier Cardinal on the P-47 Thunderbolt during WWII. She later became a homemaker and stayed at home with her two children. Sundays at her home were the centerpiece for family get-togethers. Katherine devoted her entire life to the care of her family, as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her present home is in Heaven, and her family knows they will see her again. Praise Jesus! Katherine was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Robert H. Gibson; two sisters and five brothers. She is survived by son, Randy Gibson (Yvonne); daughter, Sandra Jackson (Mike); grandson, Chad Cain (Heather); granddaughter, Lindsay Beck (Jeff); two great-grandsons, and brother, Ernest “Edwin” Johnston. The family would like to thank the staff on unit 4500 at Deaconess Midtown and Brookdale Assisted Living for their care. A Funeral Service will be 11:00AM, Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Alexander West Chapel, 2100 W. Illinois Street, officiated by Rev. Alan Scott, with burial in Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may visit 4:00-8:00PM, Monday July 9, 2018 and Tuesday 10:00AM to service time at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.