Alberta 'Bobbie' McKibben, 92, died August 30, 2019, at Hester Care Center.  She was born June 7, 1927, at the family farm house in Nickerson, to Melvin and Leona Mae Thompson.

Alberta graduated from Nickerson High School, Adela Hale Business College, Hutchinson Community College, and Sterling College.  She was the valedictorian for her graduating class at Nickerson High School and Sterling College.  Alberta also received both her bachelor and master degrees.  She taught fifth grade for 30 years at Graber Elementary School.  Alberta was a member of DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution), Delta Kappa Gamma, and DAC (Daughters of the American Colonists). She enjoyed gardening and volunteering at the Hutchinson Public Library.  Alberta was a member of First Baptist Church, Hutchinson.

Alberta is survived by:  children, Kathy Carey and husband Duane, Mark McKibben and wife Beth, Steven McKibben, Marcia McKibben, all of Hutchinson; sister, Melva 'Colleen' Stockstill and husband Fred of Wichita; grandchildren, Aaron Carey, Lindsay Simmons and husband Brett, Sarah Lindsey, Margaret 'Maggie' McKibben, Melissa Klug and husband Billy, Craig McKibben; and great-grandchildren, Elayne, Bridge, Calliway, Cora, and Calvin.

She was preceded in death by:  her parents; infant sister, Doris Thompson; and great-granddaughter, Josie.

Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at Hilltop Cemetery, Raymond, Kansas, with Pastor Tim Adrian officiating.  Friends may call from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary.  The casket will remain closed.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dillon Nature Center or Friends of the Hutchinson Public Library, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.