Betty Pearl Bowman Gibbs, of Justin, 79, went home to her Savior Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018.

Betty, the second of four daughters of R.W. Bill and Quartus Leatherwood Bowman, was born March 16, 1939 in Argyle, Texas. She went to Northwest High School. Growing up, she attended church at Assembly of God in Justin and later attended First Baptist Church Justin.

She married the love of her life, Omer D. Gibbs, on November 17, 1956 in Justin, Texas where they have spent their lives. Prior to her retirement, she worked at Victor Equipment Company in Denton. She enjoyed making beautiful crocheted and knitted items for family and friends, and was always happiest playing various games and spending time with those she loved.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Alice Sanders, and her son-in-love, Dusty Trussell.

She is survived by her loving husband of almost 62 years; daughters: Cindy Trussell, and Lisa Cate, and husband Brent; grandchildren: Misti Skidmore, and husband Larry; Melisa Lauderdale, and husband Chris; Brad Trussell, and wife Shelly; and Bryan Cate, and wife Marie; great-grandchildren: Nathan and Isabella Skidmore, Sydne Jones, Deacon and Taylor Pearl Lauderdale, and Bryson and Braydon Cate; sisters: Jessie Kennemer and JoAnn Montya; and many other family and friends whom she loved dearly.

Visitation with the family will be from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 at DeBerry Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3 at First Baptist Church Justin. Burial will follow at Justin Cemetery.

Any donations can be made in Betty's name to the Justin Volunteer Fire Department.