Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 11:00 am, at Lakewood Memorial Funeral Home, 6011 Clinton Blvd. in Jackson, MS, with Pastor Dr. Bobby Dungan officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services.
Sylvia was born December 30, 1934, in Memphis, TN, to Julian and Mildred Beech. She graduated from Central High School in Jackson. She was a member of Wildwood Baptist Church, where she and her husband, John, enjoyed fellowship and traveling with their MAGIC group. She was also very supportive in the Gideon ministry with him. After raising her children, she worked in accounting at Mississippi Employment Security Commission, until her retirement. She enjoyed spending time with her children, and grandchildren, as well as any opportunity to be with all her family members to have “family togetherness”! She loved flowers and always enjoyed working in her flower gardens. She also enjoyed tailgating at MSU with family and friends.
In addition to her parents, Sylvia was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 56 years, John Gibbons, Sr.
Sylvia is survived by her sister, Frances Henderson of Canton, MS. Her daughter, Cindy (Roland) Thaggard of Daphne, Al; her son, John (Renee) Gibbons, Jr of Columbus, MS; her grandchildren Jody Thaggard of Daphne, AL; Michael (Lyndsey) Thaggard of Fairhope, AL; Josh (April) Thaggard of Hoover, AL; Sara (Justin) Cox of Columbus, MS. Great grandchildren Kade Thaggard of Bolton, MS; MaKinley Shatz of Fairhope, AL; Beatrice Cox and Jac Cox of Columbus, MS; along with many nieces and nephews as well as her special friend and care giver, Elmer Johnson.
Sylvia’s family would like to express special gratitude to Suzette Tomlinson who loved her and took wonderful care of her for many years. They would also like to thank the staff of Trinity Healthcare and Gentiva Hospice for their love and care until her passing.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials may be made to Trinity Healthcare, Sunday Fund. 230 Airline Rd., Columbus, MS 39702
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