Elizabeth Gibson

Elizabeth "Bettie" F. Gibson

Elizabeth "Bettie" Gibson, age 79, of Neillsville, WI, formerly of St. Louis, MO, died Monday, June 24, 2024, at her home on Fairground Avenue.

Elizabeth Frye Neely was born on September 6, 1944, in Chattanooga, TN, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Frye) Neely. She was raised and lived in St. Louis, MO, where she worked for Ozark Air Lines and Medline, a medical supply company, for ten years. Bettie was united in marriage to Norman Claud Gibson on February 15, 1964, in St. Louis, MO. They owned and operated a bus company in Chicago, IL, before they became over the road truck drivers, driving as a team they covered all 48 of the continental states.

She is survived by her husband, Norman, three children, Norman "Dusty" Gibson of Neillsville, WI, William C. (Diane) Gibson of Round Lake, IL, and Christine (Trent) Conard of Elgin, IL, seven grandchildren, Melody Greenlee, Kilani Conard, Symphony Greenlee, Alexandra Gibson, Samantha Gibson, Chase Gibson and Cameron Gibson, one great grandson, Antonio Rivera, and a brother, William Neely of Florida.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

No services are planned at this time.

Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.

The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Bettie's family.