rth Africa, Europe, and Asia. During her final days she enjoyed watching the planes coming and going from Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix over lunch and dinner. What started as protection from the Arizona sun Mrs. Gilbo acquired 90 hats and became known as "The Hat Lady" around campus at her residence in Friendship Village Tempe. She was never seen without one of her hats, makeup, jewelry, and proper dress even if she was only going out to breakfast. Her children note that it was difficult to have a conversation Mrs. Gilbo while they were dining because so many people stopped to talk to her and tell her how beautiful she looked. An avid book reader Mrs. Gilbo read 4 to 5 books a week. During her 13 years at Friendship Village Tempe she served as library president for 4 years managing all aspects of the day to day operation. The youngest of 6 children was preceded in death by her parents Marion and Sarah Biggs, brothers Henry, Harold, Lester, and Wilford Biggs and sister Bonnie Dimmitt. Doris is survived by a son J Vince Gilbo of Houston, Texas and a daughter Marian Jo Jones and husband Kirk Jones of Chandler, Arizona. A celebration of her life will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center at 917 Blondeau Street, with Pastor Jeff Bixby officiating. Burial will follow at Frazee Cemetery in Wayland, Missouri. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 16, 2017 from 5 to 8 PM at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center.
DeJong - Greaves Celebration Of Life Centers
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