Jo Ann Gibbs Bedenbaugh Obituary
The family of Jo Ann Gibbs Bedenbaugh (Laurens, South Carolina) announces her passing on August 25, 2026. Jo Ann, born on June 2, 1938, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband James R.; her parents, Theodore Gary and Mary Davis Gibbs; and her siblings, Gary Henry and Mary Ellen Garrett Gambrell.
She is survived by: her children, Ira Bedenbaugh (Carol) of Laurens, Robert Bedenbaugh (Rachel) of Franklin, TN and Sarah Bedenbaugh Willis (Michael) of Laurens; her grandchildren, Cal Bedenbaugh, Gibbs Bedenbaugh (Hannah), Elizabeth Freeman (Matt) and Douglas Jenkins; her great grandchildren, Shepherd Freeman and James Bedenbaugh; and her brother William Herschel Gibbs (Gayla).
Visitation was held on Saturday, August 29th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church (499 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Laurens, SC 29360). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, August 29th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Instead of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church, 499 Chestnut Ridge Road, Laurens, SC 29360, for either the church's children's ministry or its Far More campaign.
