Ila Mae Gipson Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ila Mae Gipson (Galena, Kansas), who passed away on April 1, 2026, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Clyde McCandless and Mildred McCandless (Baldwin); her husband Bill Gipson; her children, James "Jimmy" Gipson (Lori) of Riverton, Tani Montee (Gipson) of Baxter Springs and Kevin Gipson (Westy) of Blanchard, Oklahoma.; her grandchildren, Emily (Gipson), Jenna (Montee), Jacob Montee (Rhyan) of Galena, Katie Gipson of Riverton, Zak Gipson of Oklahoma City, Taylor (Gipson), McElroy (Ryan) of Moore, Madisyn (Gipson), Winesburg (Griffin) of Clinton and Matthew Gipson of Riverton, Kansas.; and her great grandchildren, Sylas Beets, Kamden Underhill, Sadie Beets, Kolson Underhill, Miller Montee and Billie McElroy. She was also cherished by her parents, one brother, one sister.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that contributions be made to First Baptist Church, Galena, Kansas. Keep Ila's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.