Barbara E. Gibson-Carpenter, 77, of Ladoga passed away Monday, July 13, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Nov. 5, 1948, to John and Irene (Hensley) Williams in Barbourville, Kentucky. Barb married Roger Gibson in 1972, spending 41 years together raising their family, until his passing in 2013. She later married James Carpenter on Oct. 19, 2019, at the Crossroads Community Church of the Nazarene.
Barb worked at RR Donnelly’s for 24 years, retiring in 2011. She was a longtime member of the Crossroads Community Church of the Nazarene. Barb was a member of the Eagles, Donnelly’s Club and a former member of the Red Hat Society. Barb enjoyed being outdoors, gardening and camping. She enjoyed watching the Indiana Fever team. Barb’s greatest joy was spending time with family, especially when she became a grandmother and great grandmother. She never missed a school or sporting event, always cheering on her family.
Barb will be greatly missed by her husband, Jim Carpenter; five children, Jerry (Andrew) Shelton, Angel (Ralph) Thornburg, Jamie Gibson, Susan (Chris) Conkright and Mandy (Jody) Thomas; 16 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; Jim’s children, Shelly (Darren) Myers, Joe (Staci) Krutzsch and Brad (Pam) Carpenter; 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by her sisters, Bonnie (Greg) Wray, Brenda Lighty, Jonna (Travis) Davis, Kim (Nate) Rice and Sue (Max) Woodall; brothers, Kenny (Mary Kay) Williams, Joey (Becky) Williams, Robert (Nikki) Williams, Gerald (Linda) Williams, Mark (Tammy) Williams and David (Patti) Williams; and several nieces, nephews and extended family.
She was predeceased by her parents; husband Roger; son Tony Shelton; step-daughter Cami Miles; sister Gale Gibson; brother Roger Williams; and brother-in-law Gary Gibson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Crossroads Community Church of the Nazarene, 117 E. State Road 234, Ladoga, IN 47954.
Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. Thursday, July 16 at Crossroads Community Church of the Nazarene. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 17, at the church, with burial to follow at Ladoga Cemetery.
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