Betty Jo. McKibbon

Mary Jo McKibbon, 85, of Port Lavaca passed away Feb. 1, 2017. She was born on June 3, 1931, in Palo Pinto, Texas. She was a Methodist. Mary Jo retired from First National Bank as assistant vice president in April, 1999 after 38 years of service. She enjoyed many years as a volunteer for Calhoun County Community Ministries and the Food Pantry.
Mary Jo is survived by her two children: daughter, Marolyn (Jim) Cummins and son, Edward L. “Sonny” (Rhonda) McKibbon, Jr.; 8 loving grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one niece and two nephews; her very special friends, Robert Howe, Joyce Kainer and Earlene Muenster. She held a very special place in her heart for David, Cindy, Tommy and Bobby Long.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Clona Chesnut; husband, Edward L. McKibbon; infant son; brother, James Clark and grandson, Michael Smart.
A memorial visitation will be held Thursday, Feb. 9 from 10 to 11 a.m. with the memorial service to begin at 11 a.m. in Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home with Pastor Carl Westbrook officiating.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice or to the Calhoun County Community Ministries, 331 Alcoa Dr., Port Lavaca, TX 77979.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.richardsoncolonial.com