Jean Gibson

August 18, 1943 - January 11, 2014

Beattyville, KY – Alma Jean (Reed) Gibson, age 70, wife of Pete, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014 at her residence in the Lyman’s Creek Community of Lee County. Jean was born in the Jetts Creek Community of Breathitt County, KY on August 18, 1943 a daughter of the late Virgil and Barbara (Couch) Reed. She was a homemaker and cook for Dairy Queen for 18 years in Beattyville, enjoyed working word puzzle books, canning, gardening and quilting in her spare time and was a member of the Wilson Fork Pentecostal Church in Booneville, KY. She is survived by her loving husband of forty-four years, 2 daughters; Melissa (Robert Cope) Fox, and Rhonda (Benny) Spence both of Booneville, KY, 2 brothers; Robert Reed and J.C. Reed both of Stanton, KY, 6 sisters; Needa Mae Little, Clarice Terry, Vergie Turner all of Booneville, KY, Juanita Evans and Goldie Barrett both of Beattyville, KY, Edith Shakelford of Jackson, KY, 5 grandchildren; Natasha Fletcher, Sarah Fox, Autumn Cope, Derek and Benjamin Spence, 3 great grandchildren; Lexi White, Nicholas Fletcher, and Bentley Spence, along with many other loving family members and friends. Jean was preceded in death by her parents; 1 sister; Mary Bowling, 2 brothers; Calvin and Marvin Reed. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 1:00 PM at the Booneville Funeral Home with Brother Walter Turner officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM at the Funeral Home. Jean will be laid to rest in the Gibson Family Cemetery located in the Lyman’s Creek Community of Lee County. To leave the family a special message visit www.boonevillekyfuneralhome.com. The Booneville Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.