Patricia Gibbens, nèe Farmer, 77, of Bay City, TX, passed away Sunday, May 21 at Matagorda Regional Medical Center. She was surrounded by loved ones in her last hours on Earth before she was called home to be with the Lord.

Pat, as she was fondly called by family and friends, was born on February 22, 1940 in London, England. She was raised by her mother Elsie Farmer, née Tombs, and her step-father, Freddy Linford. In 1968, Pat and her children moved to Glasgow, Scotland. In September 1971, she met David Gibbens, a Navy petty officer stationed in Sandbank, Scotland. The two spent many evenings at the EM Club and Pat introduced David to jazz music and Indian food. She and David were married July 13, 1973 in Dunoon, Scotland. In 1974, shortly after the birth of their son, the family moved to Norfolk, Virginia where David was then stationed. After David's Honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy, the family moved to Texas where they spent many years raising their children in Van Vleck. After their kids were grown, Pat and David moved several times for his job. Of all the places they lived, Pat loved her time in Wyoming the most. She enjoyed the weather and scenery and made some wonderful friends there. She was a woman who was strong in her faith and loved unconditionally. Her kindness and generosity was an inspiration to others. She loved knitting, working in her flower gardens, cooking and baking with her grandchildren. In her younger days she loved music and enjoyed dancing. She is survived by her children: Julie Berthelot (husband Andy) of Florissant, Colorado, Lawrence Cachia (wife Shirley) of Bay City, TX, Anthony "Speedy" Linford, of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Vincent Tabone (wife Wendy) of Brenham, TX, David T. Gibbens (wife Karen) of Bay City, TX. Grandchildren: Kalea Blouin, Sean Campbell, Samantha Orr, Jamie and Samantha Linford, Sierra, Sianna, and Christian Tabone, Gunner, Lexi, Grace, Iralynn, and Megan Gibbens. Great grandchildren: Donovan, Brooklynn, Alliyah, and RJ Blouin, and Aurora Sauls. A sister-in-law, Yvonne Gibbens Hammond, and a brother-in-law Clyde Gibbens and his wife JoCarol. Nieces and nephew: Amanda Gibbens Cange, Robert McAuley, and Rhonda McAuley McMahan.

The pallbearers include Gary Davis, Robert Davis, Cooper Barnwell, Donnie Casey, Abe Tafoya, and Michael Hopkins. Honorary pallbearers include Joey Van Heckey and Geoff Bell.

Visitors wishing to pay final respects will be received at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 24 from 5:30 PM until 8 PM. The family invites all to join in the celebration of Pat's life during a funeral service on Thursday, May 25 at 1 PM at the first Baptist Church of Van Vleck at 9210 TX 35, Van Vleck, TX 77482. Graveside service will follow the funeral at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations in honor of Patricia Gibbens to the American Cancer Society, 250 Williams St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303.