Marjorie C. Gibbins

Marjorie C. Gibbins, 101, of Roodhouse passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, at her residence. She was born, Dec. 14, 1918, in Morgan Co. near Murrayville, the daughter of Harry and Mabel Jones Rimbey. Marjorie married Dale “Mike” Gibbins, Apr. 14, 1943, at the parsonage of the United Methodist Church in St. Charles, MO. He preceded her in death, Feb. 7, 2003. She is survived by daughter, Barbara (Eric) Neece of Roodhouse; grandson, Benjamin of Bend, OR; stepson, Neil Neece of New Port Richey, FL; three great step-grandsons; brother, Harry of Springfield; sister, Cynthia Gutmann of Ashland; brother-in-law, Gary (Linda) Gibbins and several nieces and nephews. Marjorie was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, Hardin and Thomas Rimbey and two sisters, Mildred Gross and Ruth Hart. Prior to living in Roodhouse, Marjorie was a resident of Murrayville. She graduated from Murrayville High School class of 1936. She trained as an apprentice under a beauty culturist and later owned her own beauty shop for 14 years. Marjorie was very active in the Roodhouse Methodist Church for 50 years, especially in the education department and later as member of Christ Methodist Church in White Hall serving funeral dinners. She was involved in P.E.O Chapter BU and past president of Roodhouse Chapter BU. Marjorie volunteered with Girl Scouts, Meals on Wheels and supported the North Greene School Musicals. She loved to sew, crochet and knit and was a follower of North Greene High School basketball, U of I football and basketball and an avid fan of St. Louis Cardinals baseball. She especially enjoyed spending time with family and close friends and keeping in touch by sending cards and notes. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at the Christ Methodist Church in White Hall with interment in Murrayville Cemetery. A visitation will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, 1:00 p.m. until time of services at the church where social distancing and masks will be requested. Memorials are suggested to North Greene Educational Foundation, Christ Methodist Church or the donor's choice. Daws Family Funeral Home in Roodhouse is in charge of arrangements.

Marjorie C. Gibbins

December 14, 1918 - October 20, 2020