Judith Ann Gibbs

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Judy was a simple person who enjoyed life and loved her family.

Judith Ann Gibbs, lovingly known as Judy, passed away on November 2, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on October 10, 1946, in Washington, Missouri, to Clarence and Marilyn Wiegand.

Judy was a simple person who enjoyed life and loved her family. She was self-employed throughout her working life and retired as a business owner. She graduated from West High School and carried through life a strong sense of independence, along with an appreciation for the things that brought her joy each day.

She loved flowers and gardening and could spend all day outdoors tending them. Carnations, roses, and mums were among her favorites, and she was known to be very protective of her flowers. She also loved animals, including her dogs, squirrels, and birds. Judy had a gift for decorating and was known as a talented decorator, taking pleasure in making things beautiful. Pink was her favorite color, though she also liked light purple and lavender. She enjoyed buying jewelry and had a warm appreciation for music, especially Bob Dylan. 

Some of Judy’s cherished memories were rooted in family. Among the accomplishments that meant the most to her was reaching her 80th birthday, a milestone she had especially hoped to see.

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She loved flowers and gardening and could spend all day outdoors tending them.

Judy was preceded in death by her husband, David Gibbs; her brother, Dale Wiegand; and her parents, Clarence and Marilyn Wiegand.

She is survived by her brother Marvin Wiegand and Diane Wiegand; her brother Roy Wiegand and Mary; and her sister Carol Ast and husband Rick Ast and sister-n-law Sandy Wiegand. She is also lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews, Renee, Jeni, Carrie, Little Roy, Savannah, Amanda, Brian, and Megan. She leaves behind many loving memories for those who knew her and shared in her life.

Visitation will be held on November 4, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home - Andover, 502 W Central Ave, Andover, Kansas. A funeral service will be held on November 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Heritage Funeral Home - Andover. Burial will take place on November 5, 2026, at Towanda Cemetery, Southwest 15th Street, Towanda, Kansas.

Judy will be remembered for her love of family, her flowers, her music, and the simple joys that made her life her own. Her memory will be treasured by those who knew and loved her.