Ann Harris Gibson
Ann Harris Gibson
Ann Harris Gibson
1940-2026
Ann Harris Gibson, 86, Maryville, died Thursday, September 3, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born July 16, 1940, to Anderson W. Harris, Jr. and Emma R. Welch Harris, Maryville. She graduated from Omaha (NE) North High School and received her bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville.
She was a homemaker and a member of the First Christian Church of Maryville, PEO Chapter L, AAUW, Reading Group, the Sewing Club and the Nodaway County Historical Society.
Mrs. Gibson was a patriot who came from a line of military servicemen and she expressed her gratitude for her personal freedom by contributing to the veteran’s association.
Mrs. Gibson had a deep commitment to Jesus Christ, devoting her service to the First Christian Church, Maryville for many years. She volunteered by cooking for church events, vacation bible school and Christmas services. Her Sunday School group became so close they often took vacations together.
She continued her love of travel taking her to places such as China and South Africa as well as many trips across the USA.
She enjoyed playing bridge and loved to entertain. Knitting and needlepoint resulted in beautiful creations gifted to friends and family. She frequently was seen riding on the Kubota on her family farm with her husband and their dog, Millie.
She married Melvin L. Gibson on October 3, 1958, in Maryville, who survives of the home. Additional survivors include their children: Tracy (Doug) Tipton and Karen (Fernando) Heredia and brother-in-law, Mike (Marsha) Gibson; six grandchildren, Lauren (Nathan) Brannon, Jonathan (Raven) Sheil, Alyssa Tipton, Brandon Heredia, Brianna (Ben) Heredia Moran and Bradley (Kennedy) Heredia; two great-grandchildren, Rhett Brannon and Ridge Sheil.
Mrs. Gibson was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Anderson (Sandy) Woods Harris, III.
Per her wishes, a private family graveside service was held at Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville under the care of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. A celebration of life was held at the Gibson home on September 5.
In lieu of flowers, her family suggests memorials to PEO Chapter L or to www.teenpact.com.
