y. Mom began working outside the home after all her children had entered elementary school. She touched many children's lives while working at San Jacinto Elementary, Alta Loma Elementary and tutoring boys at the West Texas Boys Ranch. She retired from San Angelo ISD after 32 years of service. After retirement, she enjoyed teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School at Edmund Blvd. Baptist Church and also helping out at the Soup Kitchen with the ladies of her church. Mom is survived by her children Randy Gibbs of San Angelo, TX, Elaine Gibbs Harp (Tommy) of Ozona, TX, Carlos Gibbs (Zelda) of Joshua, TX and Judy Gibbs Knox (Clifton) of San Angelo, TX. Grandchildren Bo Knox of San Angelo, Chasidy Henry (Brandon) of Prosper, TX, Traci Kirkland (Keith) of Prosper, TX, Rindi Wilson (Stephen) of San Angelo, Amanda Roschetzky (Todd) of Mansfield, TX, Shannon Gibbs of College Station, TX and Ashlyn Gibbs of Burleson, TX. Great grandchildren Adilyn, Benson, Ellyat, Kyson, Baylor, Charlotte, Kalyn, Brynlie and Nora Ruth. She is also survived by her siblings Barbara Collins of Mullin, TX, Beth Smith of Campwood, TX and Bert Mansfield (Billie) of Georgetown, TX. Mom's greatest joys were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and each had their special moments with her. She was also blessed to be surrounded by so many nieces and nephews and cherished our large family gatherings. Mom is preceded in death by her parents Cecil & Bea Mansfield, her children's father Donnie Gibbs, great granddaughter Kadyn Wilson, brother-in-laws H. B. Collins & Allen Smith, Jr. and niece Sherrie Mansfield Walter. We would like to give a special thanks to everyone in the Tucker Unit at Baptist Retirement Center-Sagecrest Alzheimer's Care Center for the wonderful care they gave to our mother during her stay there. We were truly blessed to have such wonderful people caring for her. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Baptist Retirement Center-Sagecrest Alzheimer Care Center and West Texas Boys Ranch. Visitation with family present is scheduled from 6pm to 8pm Thursday, March 21st at Harper Funeral Home, San Angelo, TX. Graveside celebration of her life is set for 2pm Friday, March 22nd at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.harper-funeralhome.com/obituaries/Ruth-Mansfield-Gibbs?obId=4233181#/celebrationWall