Lorene Virginia Bourbonnais

Lorene Virginia Gibson Bourbonnais, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 in Shawnee, OK. Lorene was born to Andy and Mae Gibson on December 4, 1928 in Maud, OK. She attended and graduated from Maud High School. She married Richard Bourbonnais on June 18, 1949. Lorene was a devoted wife to Richard for 56 years and a loving mother to her two sons, David and Larry. Richard and Lorene were members of Liberty Baptist Church. After working at Tinker Air Force Base for many years, she retired and joyfully helped care for her grandchildren.

Lorene was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Bourbonnais, parents, Andy and Mae Gibson, siblings, Juanita Hopkins, Onita Gibson, Odean Gibson, Linden Gibson, Leon Gibson, Jeanette Greer, and Shirley Kneisel, and daughter-in-law, Linda Bourbonnais.

She is survived by her sons, David Bourbonnais of Shawnee, Larry Bourbonnais (Debbie) of Shawnee, grandchildren, David Bourbonnais (Morganne) of Shawnee, Jason Bourbonnais (Zada) of Knoxville, IA, Melissa Thompson (Tyler) of Shawnee, her great-grandchildren, Tucker, Rhett, Eloize, Stella, and Cove, her siblings, Bob Gibson and Jeri McEntire along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Lorene's gentle spirit was endearing to all who knew her.

A graveside ceremony for Lorene will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Resthaven Memorial Park, Shawnee, OK.