Louvania "Dee Dee" Gibbs

Louvania “Dee Dee” Gibbs, 64, of Harrisburg, IL passed away at 8:06 pm on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Deaconess Hospital in Marion, IL. Celebration of Life will begin at 12 noon on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Felty Funeral Home in Carrier Mills, IL. Visitation will be held from 10 am until service time. Rev. Perry Irvin will be officiating. 

Dee Dee was born on February 9, 1961 in Kankakee, IL to the late Loxie Jr. and Euralene (Taborn) Sanders.

She married James “Shorty” Gibbs on March 11, 1993. He preceded her in death on January 25, 2021.

Dee Dee worked for many years as a Paralegal. She made a significant impact during her career by ensuring justice and support for those she served. Her legacy lies in her role as a mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved and cared for her family deeply and found joy in every moment she shared with them.

She is survived by her Children: Amber Hines, Henry (Nicole) Hines Jr., Kyle Hines, Will (Gabby) Sanders, Jamie Gibbs, Mesha Gibbs; Grandchildren: Lyric, Moesha, Amillion (Fabion), Henry III (Daria), Kimora Lynn, Kyleigh, Keeley, Ky'Lynn, Kiersten, Aissa, Ahssiah, Aliyah, Hailey, Jayden, Wyatt, Michael, Ryder, Aurelia Lou Toneisha, Jabari, Jabron, Michael Evans Jr., and Trinity; Great-grandchildren: Cayden, Ci’yan, Zhamir, Zhyaire, Miracle, Hadari Nicholas,  2 Brothers: Loxie Sanders III and Thomas Sanders; Sister: Angela Hopkins Johnson, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Dee Dee was preceded in death by her Parents: Loxie Jr. and Euralene Sanders; Husband: James Gibbs; Siblings: William Edwin Sanders, Erick Shawn Sanders and Shelby Lynn Weems; and Son: Michael O. Evans Sr.