Our mother Dorothy Ruth McKibbins was born on April 17, 1930 in Macon, Georgia to parents Calvin Slocumb and Isabelle Calhoun. She departed this life to life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 1, 2019 at Capital City Gardens Rehabilitation Center. She was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta, Georgia and she also attended the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio. She married Ravmond L. McKibbins in 1957 and out of that union raised four children Tammy, Kenneth, Phillip and Anthony. Our mother was a devoted homemaker for many years before going to work at the State of Ohio.
She was a dedicated professional for 30 years before retiring in the early 90’s. Our mother attended Good Shepherd Baptist Church where she served as a member of the Good Shepherd guild for 42 years.
Our dear mother Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Raymond L. McKibbins Jr. Parents Calvin Slocumb and Isabelle Calhoun. Sisters Mary Carswell, Peggy Calhoun and Mary “Dollbaby” Slocumb. Brothers Gary Calhoun Larry Calhoun, Junior Slocumb and John Slocumb, and Grandson Joshua McKibbins.
She leaves to cherish her memory, daughter Tammy L. McKibbins, step-daughter Angeline Jones, sons Kenneth W. McKibbins, Phillip G. McKibbins and Anthony R. McKibbins. She also leaves daughter in law Fawn Smith McKibbins and 2 grandchildren Jeremiah C. McKibbins and Fawn D. McKibbins. Furthermore, a host of relatives and friends.
Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Monday, June 10, 2019 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.
Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates.
God provided a ransom in Jesus,so that we may have an opportunity to live in the future without the threat of dying,He will resurrect obedient mankind to a beautiful paradise earth.Luke 23:43.My heartfelt sympathy to all.Revelations 21:3-5
Thank you BJ for sharing The Word of GOD!
We would like to extend our condolences to the family. Continue to rely on God and know that he hears your prayers, because he he cares for you. With caring thoughts.
Thank you Evans family for your kind words.
May God hold you in his arms during this time. Trust in the hope that the Bible gives us in Acts 24:15. You and your family our in our prayers.
Mama I love you. You are now finally free in Christ Jesus.
To the Mckibbins family I feel your pain. I just found out so sorry for loss. I Know she is with God. Love always
Portia