Obituary of Gwendoline Hibbs

Gwendoline Elsie Hibbs September 20, 1926 - September 12, 2015 Gwendoline Elsie Ransom was born on September 20, 1926 in Ipswich, England. She was one of two children born from the union of the late Walter Ransom and the late Elsie Mayhew Ransom. During WWII, Gwendoline would meet her future husband, a United States Army Air Force Private, Wayne Hibbs. They were married in November of 1946. In 1947, she moved to Indiana. Gwendoline was a proud homemaker to her husband, and they shared in the birth of three sons. They would move to Monroe in 1966 where Wayne would work locally supporting his family at Ford Motor Company. As an animal lover Gwendoline always made room in her home for furry friends. She currently enjoyed the company of Ollie the dog and Pepper and Daisy the cats. Gwendoline always made time for her family and was adored by her grandchildren and affectionately referred to as Mum by her boys. She enjoyed knitting sweaters and gave baby blankets as gifts to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Proud of her English heritage Gwendoline flew the British flag in front of her home for many years. She loved listening to Tom Jones and watching old movies. Gwendoline Elsie Hibbs age 88 of Monroe passed away at 9:50pm, Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Ebeid Hospice Residence in Sylvania. She was surrounded by her loving family. In addition to her parents her passing was preceded by her husband in 1992; a son: Lee Hibbs in 2013; and a brother: Peter Ransom. To cherish her memory she leaves two sons: Terry (Trina) Hibbs and Dale (Kathi) Hibbs both of Monroe; five grandchildren: Teressa (Dan) Robbins, Renee (Chad) Guthrie, Joseph (Samantha) Hibbs, Michael (Rachel) Hibbs, and Julie Hibbs; three step grandchildren: Michael (Jessie) Cochran, Matthew ( Jessica) Cochran, and Mark Cochran; seven great grandchildren: Jack, Avrie, Grace, Faith, Benjamin, Matthew, and Madelyn; two beloved cousins: Gillian "Gill" (Ray) Westwood and Angela Cook both of England. Friends may gather from 1:00pm until 3:00pm on Wednesday; September 16, 2015 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of Her Life will take place at 3:00pm. Procession will follow to Roselawn Memorial Park in LaSalle for inurnment. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Humane Society or Ebeid Hospice. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.