Carole Gibbons

STOUGHTON - Carole Jean Gibbons, age 72, passed away peacefully at her home, Thursday, November 14, 2013. She was born in Madison on March 11, 1941 to the late Arnold and Arlowene (Brassington) Selje. She was a graduate of Madison East High School. She was united in marriage to Neil Gibbons. He preceded her in death on August 4, 1984. She enjoyed her work as a financial specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture for 25 years until her recent retirement.
Carole was an extraordinary gardener. She was artistic, had a great sense of style and a gift of gab, making friends wherever she would go. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and attending her grandchildren's hockey games.
She will be dearly missed by her daughter and son, Kelly Gibbons and Dan (Kristin) Gibbons; grandchildren, Justin and Shannon; her precious dog, Sunny; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Neil; sister, Dodie Suminski and brother, Francis Selje.
Funeral services will be held at 6:30 pm, Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at Cress Funeral Home, Stoughton. Carole's family will greet friends after 4:30 pm until the time of service.