Gladys Pearl Gibson, 76, of Butler, Missouri (formerly Harrisonville) passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. A funeral service was held on Monday, May 17, 2021 at  the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

Pearl was born on September 4, 1944 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Harry and Leona Belle (Dobbs) Schafer. She met the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Dale Gibson, Sr., and they were married on September 6, 1963, and to this union they had three children: Robert, Jr., Penny, and Wendy. Together, Robert and Pearl lived in Harrisonville for approximately 25 years, moved to Belton, and eventually she moved to Butler after Robert's passing. Pearl spent her career working as a CNA, spending 25 years at Beautiful Savior in Belton and then moving to the Behavioral Health Unit at Cass Regional Medical Center for about 10 years. Pearl was involved with the Ladies Auxiliary at St. Sabina Catholic Church, Eastern Star at the Belton Lodge, and was a volunteer clown with the Knights of Columbus. She had a love for shopping, both online and in person, but her true love was spending time with her family. She leaves behind a legacy of love, commitment to her family, and compassion for those who knew her.

Pearl was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bob Gibson, Sr.; her son, Robert "Rob" Gibson, Jr.; her brothers: Sonny Schafer and Bobby Schafer; and her sisters: Genevieve Carrier and Lola Schafer. She is survived by her daughters: Penny (Joe) Porter of Raymore, MO, and Wendy (David) Roberts of Butler, MO; her 9 grandchildren: Pamela McCubbin, Tyler Williams, Jessica Roberts, Brittney Gibson, Holly D'Alfonso, Nicholas Porter, Skilyn Roberts, Reggie Roberts, and Serenity Roberts; 6 great-grandchildren: Emily, Quinton, Elijah, Kaitlyn, Theodore, and Chloe; and her sisters: Patricia Pendley, Betty Sheridan, and Joyce Branch.