Barbara Jo (Beals) Gipson, of Oshtemo, passed away at home surrounded by loving family at the age of 76. She was the daughter of OK and Leah Knapp. She was preceded in death by her husband David Gipson and her sister Kathleen VanMaanen. She is survived by her sister Janet Simmons, three sons Christopher Beals, David (Flora) Beals and Patrick (Teresa) Beals, a stepdaughter Myrtha Connors and a stepson Jeff (Robin) Gipson, several nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will always be remembered as a gentle loving woman, with only kind words and a wonderful sense of humor. No services will be performed due to the COVID restrictions we are currently experiencing. Please post your memories and stories here for the family.