Gloria "Gokie" Annette Leibbrand's Obituary
Gloria “Gokie" Annette Leibbrand, age 78 of Lewes, DE passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, July 15, 2022, at Delaware Hospice, in Milford, DE. She was born on May 21, 1944, in Augusta, GA, daughter of the late George A. Reese and Marjorie Eileen (Wiggings) Reese.
Mrs. Leibbrand married the love of her life, Charles Leibbrand on November 8, 1986, in Leesburg, VA and together they enjoyed 35 years of marriage. She enjoyed a lifelong career working as an administrative assistant for the US Department of Defense, retiring after many dedicated years. Mrs. Leibbrand had many interests and hobbies, including doing crossword puzzles, reading, and cleaning.
A kindhearted spirit with a loving and caring nature, spending time with friends and family was what she cherished most. Mrs. Leibbrand was a wonderful and nurturing wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who will be deeply missed by all who had the good fortune to know her.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Kathleen McAree. Mrs. Leibbrand is survived by her beloved husband, Charles Leibbrand of Lewes, DE; her daughter, Karen Bruch (Donald) of Warrenton, VA; her grandchildren: Philip Cunningham of Woodbridge, VA; Clayton Cunningham of Gainesville, VA; and Kathryn Bruch of Warrenton, VA; her sister, Marjorie Leake of Zephyrhills, FL; her brothers: George (Arnold) Reese of Springfield, VA; and Dennis (Tony) Reese of Vienna, VA; her sisters in-law : Carol and Sallie Reese; and her nieces and nephews.
Services will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Mrs. Leibbrand's memory to Milford Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
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