Bertie M. Gibson, 95, of Hutchinson, died Jan. 10, 2017, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born Oct. 9, 1921, in Valley Center, to Charles R. and Anna B. (Cochran) Bunton.

Bertie graduated from Valley Center High School in 1939, Business Preparatory School in 1941, and attended the University of Wichita. She was a homemaker, an accountant for Reimer Ford, and retired as a secretary at Sheridan Elementary School in Junction City. Bertie was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, Salt City Miniature Club, Cub Scout Den Mother for three years, Girl Scout Leader for eight years, and church secretary. She enjoyed miniatures, quilting, painting, cross-stitch and embroidery.

On Sept. 12, 1941, she married Charles A. "Art" Gibson, in Valley Center. He died Dec. 12, 2008. Bertie is survived by: son, Steve Gibson and wife Alice of South Hutchinson; daughters, Trudy Doll of Clearwater, Kathy Kaufman and husband Don of Hutchinson; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Adabelle; brothers, Bob and Bill; and son-in-law, Lon Doll.

Celebration of Life service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, at Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson, with Pastor Blake Gillen, Grace Bible Church, officiating. Private family burial will take place in Kechi Cemetery, Kechi. Friends may call 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday with family to receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church or Alzheimer's Association, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main St., Hutchinson, KS 67501.