LEIGHTON-GIBBONS, Sharon F. (Mama Gibbons):  Sharon was 64 year young when she passed away on Tuesday February 27, 2024 surrounded by family. Sharon grew up in Flint, MICHIGAN and graduated from Carman High School in 1977. This was the beginning of her journey as she enlisted as a Hospital Corpsman in the United States Navy. After 20 years of serving and being stationed in Florida, Maryland, Hawaii, Ohio, and Illinois, she retired and returned to her hometown. Her time in the Navy was not so lonely as she welcomed 3 beautiful daughters who were her whole world. After retirement she continued in the medical field and was one of the most amazing nurses to all of her patients.  Sharon enjoyed taking her family camping in Ossineke, Michigan, going rock hunting, and spending time with her animals. There was never a dull moment when Sharon was around!  Sharon was also a second mother to all of her daughter's friends and was always called Mama Gibbons or Mama G. She was an integral part of the Carman-Ainsworth Chorale and Theater programs as a parent helper while her daughters were in school. After they graduated high school, she enjoyed watching them grow into fantastic adults and was their best friend. Sharon was no stranger to battling cancer and was an absolute soldier through all of it.  Even in death, the cancer never won and she passed away when she was ready.

Sharon is preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Lucy Leighton. She is survived by her daughters Luce (Lars) Abela, Kelli Gibbons, Tommi Gibbons, and Tara (Melissa) Kent. She is also survived by her brothers Charles (Jeannine) Leighton and James (Deborah) Leighton, sister Susan Anderson, and many nieces and nephews.  Private Interment will be at Sunset Hills Cemetery.   A celebration of life will occur at a later date to be announced...