Betsy Gibson-Roper

Helen Elizabeth “Betsy” Gibson-Roper, age 83, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Betsy was born on January 16, 1943, in Elmira, New York, to the late Arcolus Welling Wyckoff and Helen Elizabeth Hamilton Wyckoff. She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Gerald Roper.

Betsy devoted more than 50 years of her life to the nursing profession, dedicating herself to caring for others with compassion, kindness, and a genuine desire to make a difference. For 35 of those years, she faithfully served the patients and families at Angel Medical Center, touching countless lives along the way. Her calling to care for others extended far beyond her profession, as Betsy had a true servant’s heart and a deep love for the community she called home. Above all, she treasured time spent with her family, whether traveling together, shopping, or enjoying a day getting her nails done.

In addition to her husband, Betsy is survived by her son, David Sanborn, and his wife, Cindy; her daughter, Candi Sanborn Worley, and her husband, Anthony; her grandchildren, Katie Markey (Adam), Joshua Carver, Justin Carver (Marissa), Sidney Sanborn (Chris), and Charlie Sanborn Mullins (Matt); her great-grandchildren, Ali Markey and Marley Carver; her two sisters, Wendy Mosher (Marvin) and Amy Fields (Bill); one niece, Leslie; and two nephews, Ben and Raymond.

Betsy was preceded in death by her first husband of 21 years, Charlie Gibson.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at South Macon Baptist Church, with Rev. Greg Rogers and Anthony Worley officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Graveside will follow at Highlands Memorial Park with Rev. Danny Cannon officiating.

Pallbearers will be Trampes Stancil, David Blanton, Jeff Stanley, Adam Markey, Todd McConnell, and Eric Ferguson.

The family extends a special thank-you to Janie Key, Judy Constable, and Debbie Coffey for the care, kindness, and love they have shown Betsy and her family during this time.

Kind words and expressions of sympathy may be shared with Gibson-Roper family at www.hunterfuneralhomega.com.

The Gibson-Roper family is being lovingly served by the caring and professional staff of Hunter Funeral Home.

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