Belinda Jane McMillan Gibbs

Mrs. Belinda McMillan Gibbs, age 65, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021, in Evans, Ga. following an extended illness.

Born December 12, l955, in Ocilla, Ga., Mrs. Gibbs was the daughter of the late J. Q. and Ouida Jane Purvis McMillan.  She had made her home in the Tifton and Brookfield area for most of her life and was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, working in her flower gardens, going to the beach, and especially spoiling her grandkids. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Joe McMillan, Gerald McMillan and Roy McMillan.

Survivors include:

Daughter:  Becky Bedenbaugh and husband David of Evans, Ga

Son:  Timothy Newmans of Augusta, Ga. 

Step-Son:  Kevin Gibbs and wife Julie of Tifton, Ga.

Brother:  Jessie McMillan and wife Becky of Willacoochee, Ga.

Former Husband:  Darrrell Newmans of Augusta, Ga.

4 Grandchildren:  Ashlyn Jones and husband Will, Alyssa Bedenbaugh, Kamila Newmans, and Kaitlyn Newmans.

1 Great Grandchild: Dean Jones

Several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Gibbs were held Friday, July 30, 2021, at 3:00 P.M. at Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, Ga. with Rev. Larry Stone officiating. Special music included “Amazing Grace” rendered by Tammy Paulk who accompanied herself on the piano.  Soft music for the Prelude and Postlude was by Tammy Paulk, pianist. The interment followed in Willacoochee City Cemetery.

Serving as active pallbearers were Locke Tanner, Sohn McMillan, Rodney Rich, Sr., Walt Bobo,

Brandon Goodman and Clyde Futch, Jr.

Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, Ga. was in charge of the arrangements.