Gay Ann (Gibson) Kirby, 68, of Cleveland, Ohio, formerly of Wheeling, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland.
Gay was born July 29, 1948, in Wheeling, a daughter of Nancy E. (Tucker) Gibson of Wheeling, and the late John L. Gibson I. She was a member of Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, Cleveland, and the former Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, Wheeling. She was a 1967 graduate of Wheeling High School; and a former foster mom to many children.
In addition to her mother, Gay is survived by her husband of 48 years, George A. Kirby; a son Travis A. Kirby of Cleveland; four sisters, Joy Gibson of Wheeling, Holly (Brad) Fox of Wheeling, Tina (John) Lasbury of Owings Mills, Md., and Sherry (Drew) Barbour of St. Clairsville, Ohio; a brother, John (Connie) Gibson of Valdosta, Ga.; and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 pm, Friday, at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am, Saturday, June 17, 2017, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Wheeling, with Msgr. Kevin M. Quirk as celebrant. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Society, 1300 Ontario Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113, or online at www.TMCFunding.com (Click Here). Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com
My sincere condolences to the family for your loss. May the promises in God’s word provide you with comfort and strength during this most difficult time. John 5:28-29
Gay was the sweetest, kindest, dear friend that I had growing up.Always smiling.We would lay out in the sun together as teenagers and go to close in dances. Just heard of her passing, my prayers go out to George, Travis, her sisters, brothers and Mom. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you and give you some peace. She is in a far better place now, waiting until you are together again.
Our sincere and very deepest sympathy goes out to Gay’s family. George and Travis, there is so little that one can say at this time only to let you know that our loving thoughts and prayers are with you. Gay may be gone from our sight but never our memories, gone from our touch but never our hearts.
Condolences to Gay’s family & friends. May she rest in eternal peace.
My sincere and deepest condolences to the family and friends of Gay. Denny Albaugh
My heartfelt condolences to ALL of Gay’s family. Sending prayers to everyone.