Patricia "Trish" Gibbins

Patricia “Trish” Kirschner Gibbins, age 72, of Texas City, Texas, passed away on April 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Trish was a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother, and a cherished friend to many.

She was born on July 25, 1952, in Texas City, and Trish lived a life rooted in family, faith, and service. She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Gibbins; her parents, Gordon S. Kirschner and Winona Click; and her brothers, Bubba Kirschner and Gary Kirschner.

Trish is survived by her daughters, Courtney Best and Stephanie Klein and her husband Paul; her grandchildren, Lindsey Cole and husband Keaton, Macey Evans, Matthew Klein and wife Jenna, and Andrew Klein and wife Taylor; and her great-grandchildren, Hayes, Jack, and Ella Cole, and Ryan and Addalyn Klein.

Trish earned her Court Reporting degree from Alvin Community College and went on to serve her community as Galveston County Tax Assessor from 2002 to 2004. Her work was marked by dedication, professionalism, and pride in all she did.

Family was the heart of Trish’s world. She had a deep love for cooking and found great joy in preparing meals for those she loved. Whether trying new recipes or watching her favorite cooking shows, she was happiest in the kitchen — a place where laughter was shared, and memories were made. For Trish, cooking wasn’t just a task, it was an expression of care — a true love language she passed down to those around her.

She will be remembered for her strength, her grace, and the warmth she brought to every life she touched. Her legacy lives on in her family and all who had the joy of knowing her.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home to share memories and honor a remarkable woman whose legacy of love, resilience, and devotion will never be forgotten.

A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Emken-Linton Funeral Home, 5100 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Texas City.

Interment will follow in Brookside Memorial Park Cemetery.