Emma J. Kibler

Emma Jean Kibler, of Newman, passed away on November 10, 2024.

She was born on May 12, 1932, the daughter of Elmer and Emma Grafton.  Emma Jean married Karl Kibler on November 11, 1951.

She leaves behind her sons, Olen (Jayne) Kibler, Dennis (Tory) Kibler, and Darrell (Jennifer) Kibler all of Newman; grandchildren, Kent (Sabrina) Kibler, David Kibler, Derek (Carrie) Kibler, Heidi (Ross) Bennett, Caryn (Darren) Happ, Erica Ash, Cameron (Kaylin) Kibler, Matthew Kibler, and Dustin (Melissa) Kibler; great-grandchildren, John and Clay Kibler, Quinn and Moxie Kibler, Holden Crank, Levi and Wyatt Ash, Ella and Josephine Bennett, Maverick and Ford Happ, Rylee, Aubree and Olliver Kibler, Ryker, River, and Addison Kibler, and Maverick Kibler.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son (Don Kibler), one grandson (John J. Kibler), and seven siblings, Marvin Grafton, Russell Grafton, Forrest “Jiggs” Grafton, Kermit Grafton, Emileen Grafton, Wilmer Strawn, and Elvie Summerlot.

Private family services will be held.

Memorial donations may be made to the Newman American Legion.

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