Nancy Gibson

Nancy Gail Sturm Gibson was born on April 13, 1944, in Clovis, New Mexico, to Lee and Elizabeth Weigl Sturm. She entered eternal rest on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at her home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, at the age of 81. In the late 1940s, Nancy’s family relocated to Tulsa, Oklahoma. By 1950, they had settled in Broken Arrow, where they purchased the local bakery and reopened it as the Broken Arrow Pastry Shop on Main Street. Her parents, along with her Uncle Jess and Aunt Wanda, ran the bakery for 29 years. Nancy spent much of her childhood working alongside them, nurturing a lifelong passion for cooking and baking. In the fall of 1959, Nancy met Bixby football player Everett “Blackie” Gibson, and the two began dating. She graduated from Broken Arrow High School in 1962 and married Blackie on June 15, 1963. Together they built their lives in Broken Arrow, becoming deeply involved in their community. Nancy began working at Arkansas Valley Bank in 1966 as a bookkeeper, and over her 19-year career there, rose to Vice President of Operations before retiring in 1985. Nancy was a devoted mother to Kim, Doug, and Jill—her pride and joy. She often said her children changed her life for the better, a truth reflected in the steadfast love and encouragement she gave them, their families, and friends. She found joy in cooking, antique shopping, hosting friends and family, playing the piano, painting, and collecting depression glass. Through Blackie’s career with State Farm, Nancy traveled extensively and delighted in discovering new places. A dedicated member of Connect Church, she hosted a weekly small group in her home on Sunday evenings for many years. Known for her exceptional desserts and comforting meals, she showed love through hospitality, making all who entered her home feel welcome. Nancy is survived by: Husband: Everett Wayne “Blackie” Gibson of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Children: Kim (Mark) Janes of Georgetown, Texas Doug (Carma) Gibson of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Jillian (Seraphin) Faton of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Grandchildren: Claire Janes (James) Clynes, Thomas Janes, Ryan Gibson, Jake Gibson, Dori Faton, Elia Faton and Callen Faton Brother: Raymond (Bobbie) Sturm of Austin, Texas Brothers-in-Law: Tom Gibson and Ronnie (Wanda) Gibson of Bixby, Oklahoma Sister-in-Law: Sharon Gibson of Bixby, Oklahoma And many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents Lee and Elizabeth Sturm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Tree of Life USA, a nonprofit organization that ministers in Benin, Africa. www.treeoflifeusa.org

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Nancy Gibson

April 13, 1944 - July 29, 2025