Barbara Ann Gibbs

Barbara Ann Gibbs, 79, a beloved member of the Mt. Sterling community, passed away on November 23, 2024, at her home in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. Born on March 6, 1945, in Mt. Sterling, she was a woman of many talents and passions that left a lasting impact on those around her.

Barbara was a devout member of the Christian faith, finding solace and joy in her prayers, and was a member of the Jeffersonville Assembly of God church. Her love for cooking was unparalleled, showcasing her skills in the kitchen with her famous jam cakes and homemade candies, especially her cream candy.

Her nurturing spirit extended beyond the kitchen as she found great joy in babysitting and caring for children. Barbara's ability to connect with kids left an indelible mark on many lives, never to be forgotten. She was known for her skills as a fisherman, effortlessly outperforming others with just a simple cane pole.

Embracing adventure, Barbara enjoyed traveling to Montana and Alaska with her late husband, Irvine, and close friends. She loved the outdoors and hunting trips. She was an avid gardener who poured her heart into creating unique flower hybrids, drawing joy and inspiration from her blossoming creations.

Barbara's strong work ethic was evident throughout her life. She tended cattle and raised tobacco with her late husband, Irvine, and cleaned houses on the side. She also worked at various local businesses, such as the Mt. Sterling Golf & Country Club, Town & Country Food Mart, Fast Track, and the old Maloney's Warehouse. Barbara's legacy of hard work, compassion, and creativity will forever be cherished by those who knew her. She also took pride in her vegetable gardens and canning the harvest.

She is survived by her beloved daughter, Debbie Slemp, son-in-law Eric Slemp, "Grandchildren", Bric Gibbs, (Tyler), Keely Spencer (Paul), and Hagen Gibbs. She is also survived by one sister Ruby Pitts, and a brother, Tommy Harvey.

Barbara was preceded in death by: her first husband, Irvine Gibbs, second husband, Thomas Eadie, her parents, John Harvey, and Pearl Lawill, and siblings: Nora Buckland, Debbie Goodpaster, Cecil Lawill, Ray Harvey, Carolyn Sue Harvey, Bonnie Little, Bob Harvey, and two step-sons, JB Gibbs, and Paul Bridges Gibbs.

Funeral will be Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 12:00PM. Visitation will be prior from 10:00AM-12:00PM, both services at the Jeffersonville Assembly of God in Mt. Sterling. Bro. Robbie Conn will be officiating.

Pallbearers: Eric Slemp, Greg Gibbs, Tony Scott, Harold Pitts, Tyler Haney, and Bric Gibbs.

Honorary Pallbearers: Dr. Shelly Rogers, Dr. Brad Baker, Jeffersonville Assembly of God members, Fred Shanks, John & Donna Fortune, David Harvey, Tony Banfield, and Conchita Stockton.

Details of these commemorative events will be announced in the near future to give family and friends the opportunity to gather and pay their respects to a remarkable woman who touched so many hearts. May her memory live on in the stories and the lives she forever changed.