Johnetta Gibson

johnetta gibson

December 10, 1931 ~ December 15, 2025

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Johnetta Ray Gibson, 94, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, surrounded by love. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose kindness and strength touched everyone who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Arnold Gibson and her sisters, Dorothy Long, Daisy Chance and Patsy Ray.
Born on December 10, 1931, to the late Ida and Abner Ray in Lancaster, KY, she lived a life rooted in family, faith, and generosity. She had a special way of making people feel welcomed and loved, whether through her warm smile, thoughtful words, or the care she showed in everyday moments. Johnetta retired from Inter County RECC and was a devoted member of First Christian  Church, where she served as a deacon, elder, and was President of the Christian  Women’s Fellowship (CWF) for many years. In her spare time, Johnetta enjoyed playing bridge, cheering on the Kentucky Wildcat basketball team, and spending time with her friends.
Family was the center of her world, and she took great pride in each generation that followed her. She is survived by her children, Janice Gideon and Barry (Dianna) Gibson; grandchildren (who affectionately called her Gaga) Paige Brummett, Sean (Sara) Stevens, Max (Wendi) Gideon and Megan (Jake Ramsey) Travis; and great grand children Chase and Banks Brummett; Haley, Sylas, Gracie, and Nya Stevens; Tucker and Bryce Gideon; and Asher Travis.
Funeral Services will be 1 p.m., Friday, December 19, 2025, at Stith Funeral Home, Danville, with Rev. Colby Smith officiating. Visitation will be 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Friday, December 19, 2025, prior to the service. Burial will be with her husband in Lancaster Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Christian Church of Danville and the Humane Society.

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Visitation: December 19, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Stith Funeral Home, Danville
318 W. Broadway
Danville, Kentucky 40422
859-236-2113
stithcares.com

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Funeral Service: December 19, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Stith Funeral Home, Danville
318 W. Broadway
Danville, Kentucky 40422
859-236-2113
stithcares.com

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Charities

The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Johnetta Gibson 's name.

Danville-Boyle Co. Humane Society

PO Box 487

Danville,

KY

40423

www.dbchs.org

First Christian Church Disciples of Christ

555 E. Lexington Road

Danville,

KY

40422

www.firstchristiandanville.com

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  1. Prayers for the family. I worked with Johnetta for a short time at Inter-County in 1973, and she was always friendly and kind.

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  2. Loved your mother. Have known her for yrs. She and mother were best of friends. All the memories . Know you all are in our prayers. Deepest condolences.

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  3. One of the sweetest, dearest, mot genuine ladies that I’ve been blessed with knowing my entire life…sending lots of love hugs and prayers for all the family and friends of Jonettas…..🙏💕🙏

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  4. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of my neighbor for many many years Johnetta Gibson. My condolences and thoughts are with each and everyone of you she will be missed.

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  6. Janice abd Barry I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mother. She was always kind to me. Will be sending love and prayers to all the family.❤️

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  7. So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. What a wonderful lady that I was lucky enough to know at First Christian Church years ago. Prayers for the family.

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  8. We lost a beautiful woman. Always quick with a comment and a laugh, so many fond stories from Dad of their childhood years, made me feel close to Johnetta regardless of the miles that separate our families. Heartfelt condolences, Janice and Barry, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  9. I’m so sad to hear this. Gaga, and granddaddy were the best. I have so many found memories of both of them. I loved going home with Paige during college and spending the night at their home.

    Much love,
    Camille Jenkins Hall

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  12. Words cannot express how much you will be missed. Comfort is in knowing that you once again reunited with those you left this life before you and have been patiently awaiting your arrival. RIP JOHNETTA

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