Bessie Sibley

Bessie Marie Sibley, 95 died July 31, 2018. She was born on January 10, 1923, the daughter of Phillip and Myrtle (Wood) Carney. Bessie attended Garfield School and graduated from Lewis High School. She married Gordon Sibley on December 25, 1942 in Wichita, KS.  They made their home in Clay Center from 1969 to 1972 where she managed Green Gables Restaurant. She later worked as a custodian at the Wheaton, KS grade school. Bessie played piano and organ at the churches she attended in Onaga and Wheaton. Gordon and Bessie returned to Clay Center in 1997. Gordon preceded her in death on July 16, 2005. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Clay Center where she served as Deacon, American Legion Auxiliary, former member of the Onaga Congregational Church, sang with the Silvertones and participated in the Westside Kitchen Band. She was also preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers, four sisters, a granddaughter, Lisa Erickson and son-in law Robert Finkbiner.Survivors:Daughter: Jana Finkbiner of Wichita, KSDaughter: Peggy and husband Harry Mishler of Wichita, KSDaughter: Barbara Howell of Hutchinson, KSDaughter: Teresa and husband Doug Erickson of Clay Center, KSDaughter: Lana and husband Marvin Green of Paola, KSSon: Chuck and wife Denise Sibley of Burlington, KSDaughter: Gina and husband Justin Boswell of Onaga, KS14 Grandchildren and 21 Great-grandchildrenBrother: Gale Carney of Kinsley, KSMany nieces and nephewsFuneral Services: Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 10:30 AM at the First Presbyterian Church in Clay Center, KS Minister: Rev. Scott LingleBurial: Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KansasVisitation: Friday, August 3, 2018 from 4-7 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral HomeMemorials: First Presbyterian Church c/o the funeral home