Anne Marie Kibbe's Obituary
Anne Marie Kibbe, age 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, June 22, 2019 in her home in Allen, TX. Her family believes her faith in Jesus Christ has brought her to her everlasting life with her husband, Russell, daughter, Donna, and great-granddaughter, Eden, who preceded her in death.Anne was born on February 20, 1922 in Springfield, MA, a daughter of loving parents Ernst and Ellen Nye, and a wonderful sister to her siblings, Helen, Elsie, and Corrine. She married her late husband, Russell E. Kibbe in 1943 and was a devoted wife throughout their 49 year marriage.Anne was a loving mother to her four children, Russell, Donna, Nancy, and Mary, and her children-in-law, Janice Kibbe, Jack Redington, and Rowland Welch. Anne will be fondly remembered as a caring and supportive grandmother by her 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.Anne was a talented artist who created over 160 beautiful oil paintings inspired by Vincent van Gogh. She had a generous spirit, spending countless hours knitting hats and afghans for her relatives and those in need. She was a strong, determined, and faithful woman, who will be missed every day by friends and family.The family request that visitation be observed on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, from 6:00- 8:00pm at Restland Funeral Home in Dallas. A memorial service will take place on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at 12:30pm in the Wildwood Chapel at Restland.
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