Carolyn Sue Gibson was born August 12, 1952, and passed away Friday, February 28, at the age of 72. She was born to Edwin Lindeman and Selma Gliedt Lindeman in West Plains, Missouri, where she lived her entire life.
Carolyn graduated from West Plains High School with the class of 1970. She continued her education to achieve a bachelor’s degree in education in 1975 from Southwest Missouri State University, where she was a member of the Gamma Sigma Sigma Sorority. A lifelong learner, she continued her education throughout her career, attending the University of Missouri, the University of Utah and Southwest Missouri State University.
Carolyn pursued her love for education by becoming a teacher. She served as a classroom aide for the West Plains R-7 School district while earning her degree. She went on to teach in elementary classrooms for 25 years in the Glenwood and Dora school districts until her retirement in 1999. She was a lifetime member of the Missouri State Teachers Association and served in many roles for local and state certified teaching associations.
After her years in education, Carolyn worked in the activities department of West Vue Nursing Center where she met many new friends. She loved working with children in her teaching years as much as she enjoyed working with the seniors at West Vue. Devoted to her family, she retired full time in 2002 to care for her grandchildren.
Carolyn was of the Lutheran faith and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and Immanuel Lutheran Church, both of West Plains. She served congregations through Sunday School leadership and teaching, multiple council positions, and enjoyed participating in the church vocal and handbell choirs.
She is survived by one daughter, Jennifer Miller (Chris) and one son Eric (Emily), both of West Plains; three grandchildren, Samuel and Hanna Miller, and Jack Gibson; her sister Bernice Decker; nieces, nephews, and many cousins and friends.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters Patricia Lindeman, Juanita Lindeman, and Ruth Ann Lindeman; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 6th at 6-8 PM at the Langston Street Chapel, and funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Friday, March 7, with burial at Howell Valley Cemetery to follow, all under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the West Plains Bridges program and may be left at Robert-Drago Funeral Home.
