Joan Grace Gibson, age 85 of Lordstown, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at the Gillette Nursing Home in Warren, OH. She was born on Sept. 19, 1935, in Morgantown, WV, to the late Gilbert Francis Maxwell and Prudence Mabel (Gainer) Maxwell. She graduated from Morgantown High School in 1953. She married the love of her life, William (Bill) Wade Gibson, on Sept. 16, 1955, and they enjoyed 58 years of marriage together until he passed away on Dec 23, 2013. Joan and Bill started their life together in Fairmont, WV. In 1966, they moved with their three sons to Lordstown, OH for Bill's employment at General Motors.

Joan and Bill were long-time active members of the Bailey Road Baptist Church. They also loved to go camping, often meeting friends or family to enjoy different locations and events. Joan loved doting on her grandchildren, and always took an interest in their individual accomplishments or challenges. Joan and Bill always had a full schedule and took great joy in attending their grandchildren's school, sports, piano, or academic events, which were all a great source of pride. She and her family always enjoyed her talent for baking: apples pies, apple cake, sugar cookies and chocolate chip cookies never seemed to last long.

Joan is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bill, infant son: Stan Allen Gibson, sister: Jean Dunlap and niece Mary, brother: Warren Clevenger, and wife Letha, and grandson, Aaron Davis Gibson.

She is survived by her 3 sons: Joseph (JC) & Marty Gibson of Lordstown, Timothy & Janice Gibson of Braceville, William (Todd) & Starla Gibson of Lordstown, 8 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Tuesday July 27, 2021, at 1:00 pm with Chaplain Wayne Benner officiating the service. Calling hours will be one hour and half prior to services from 11:30 am- 1:00 pm. Joan will be laid to rest next to her husband Bill at Lordstown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that all donations please be made to the Second Harvest Food Bank 2805 Salt Springs Road Youngstown, OH 44509 in Joan's memory.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view Joan's obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

Tuesday, July 27, 2021 1:00 PM

James Funeral Home 8 East Broad Street Newton Falls, Ohio 44444