Update: Thanks to the generosity of all of you, we hit and surpassed our goal of $5,000! All proceeds above and beyond the cost of the bench will be used to help cover the costs of the memorial service and go toward making that day as special as she deserves. On behalf of all my family, thank you to everyone who helped make this dream a reality.

Our believed mother, grandma, and friend, Janet Hibbard, passed away unexpectedly. She leaves behind 13 grandchildren (plus 1 in heaven) and 1 great-grandson. Those that were lucky enough to know her know that she took a lot of pride in being a grandma.

We would like to honor her by purchasing a memorial bench in the new ADA park in Ladysmith so that grandma can continue to watch over her grandbabies as they play and to have a special place for her family and friends to come visit and remember her.

Any help making this dream come true is greatly appreciated.

Those who would like to donate but would need a tax receipt or would like to donate via another form such as an IRA distribution can contact Kyle Jeffress and he will put you in contact with the City to make a direct donation to go towards Janet’s bench. The fundraising goal will be adjusted accordingly.