Martha F. Gibbins

Martha F. (Whitesell) Gibbins, age 92, of Eaton, OH died Friday, April 24, 2015 at Vancrest of Eaton. She was born on September 9, 1922 in Israel Township, Preble County, Ohio, daughter of the late Lawrence and Hazel (Fisher) Whitesell. Martha was a graduate of Dixon-Israel High School near Eaton and attended Miami University in Oxford, OH. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Eaton and was an avid fan of Ohio State Football and Basketball. Martha loved to cook, read, garden and spend time with her family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Harry Gibbins in 1999; daughter, Marilyn Kramer in 2010; son-in-law, Raymond L. Beckett in 2007; brother, Merle Whitesell and sisters, Margaret Whitesell and Lois Roy.

She is survived by her daughter, Marcia Beckett of West Carrollton, OH; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Dianna Gibbins of Monroe, OH; 8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild, nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. at Barnes Funeral Home, 220 East Main Street, Eaton, OH with Rev. Wayne D. Morrison officiating. Interment will be held in Fairhaven Cemetery, Israel Township, Eaton, OH. Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Eaton, 123 W. Decatur St., Eaton, OH 45320.

Condolences may be sent to the family via the website at www.barnesfuneralhome.com