Kelly Lynn Gibbons

Kelly Lynn Gibbons passed away Jan. 9, 2023, at Riverside Hospital Kobacker House following an illness of several months. Kelly was born Dec. 17, 1966, in Columbus, the daughter of Bonnie Townsend and Michael Gibbons (deceased). Kelly loved and was relished by family and her many friends. She was curious, creative, spunky, and affectionate, and she was a tremendous listener. She enjoyed travel, fashion, art, and her deceased dog Bailey and her mothers and stepfathers dog, Lucy. And she found great fulfillment in her work and joy with her co-workers at Riverside Hospital for 25 years.

Kelly is survived by her mother, Bonnie; stepfather, Sidney Townsend; sister, Michelle Gibbons (and husband, Scott) Smith; stepmother, Charlotte Gibbons; nephews, Caleb (and wife, Elizabeth) Smith, Eliah Smith, and Noah Smith; nieces, Melody Makula and Julia (Gideon) Day; stepbrothers and stepsisters, Curt (Heather) Cooper, Chad (Tammie) Cooper, Dudley Townsend, Eric Townsend (deceased), Danielle (Billy) Keaton, Marge (Steve) Johnson, and Carmen (Don) Townsend-Potts; one very special great-nephew, Roen Michael Smith; and many stepnephews and stepnieces.

Viewings will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday (Jan. 13) and 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at Moreland Funeral Home, 55 E. Schrock Road, Westerville, OH 43081. The funeral service will be held at noon Saturday at Moreland, officiated by the Rev. John Lieb. Memorial donations can be made to your favorite charity in Kellys name.