Shirley Ruth Kibler of Bonaire Georgia entered into eternal life on August 20, 2020. She was born in Pikes Creek, Lake Twp on September 11, 1931, daughter of the late Lawrence Gordon and Ada Traver Gordon. She attended Laketon High School. She had several jobs throughout her life and was most recently employed as laundry supervisor at Carpenter Care Center. She retired early in life to enjoy her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They were truly the light of her life.
Shirley was a long-time resident of Tunkhannock, PA until moving to live near her daughter, Cyndi, in Bonaire GA where she could garden year-round. She also met her loving, faithful companion, Sammie, a handsome stray Himalayan cat.
Shirley attended Robins AFB Chapel in Warner Robins GA. She had many passions including gardening, flowers, antiquing, yard sales, and FOX News to name a few. Shirley was well loved by everyone she met and could carry on a conversation with anyone.
Left to cherish her memory are her three children, Charles Kibler and wife Lisa, Concord NC; Gwen Pompey and husband Charley of Hawley, PA; Cyndi Kibler and husband Kevin Carter of Bonaire, GA; eight grandchildren, Kimberly Tenbus, Daniel Ord, Amy Turner, Charles S. Pompey, Kevin T. Ord, Kelli Kibler, Vincent Pompey, Jacob Pompey and ten great-grandchildren. In addition, sisters, Betty Darrow, Clarksboro, NJ; Ada Kinney, Sweet Valley, Joyce Kuhn, Pikes Creek, and brother Carl "Joe" Gordon, Pikes Creek, and a host of other family and friends.
In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 35 years, Norvil "Charlie" Kibler, brother's Eugene Gordon, Pikes Creek and Burton Gordon, Broadway, PA.
Private services will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery, Pikes Creek, PA .
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Restless Leg Syndrome Foundation at rls.org or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements and sharing of memories are being handled by Burpee-Scott Funeral Home, at burpeescottmemorialchapel.com.