Christine
Christine A. Gifford
d. October 27, 2023
Christine A. Gifford, 73, of Lancaster,
passed away
peacefully
on October
27
, 2023, at Providence Place in Lancaster.
She was the loving wife of Robert Gifford for 51 years.
Chris
was born in Lancaster, Pa, to Robert and Roita Witman, both predeceased.
Chris
was a graduate of Manheim Central High School in
1968, and Harrisburg Hospital School of Nursing in 1971
.
Chris worked at Osteopathic Hospital, Lancaster General Hospital, Clare Center, Saint Joseph’s Hospital, and Behavioral Healthcare Corporation.
Chris was a member of the
Church of the Apostles.
She worked as a nurse in various nursing fields — hospital settings and more —including:
labor and delivery
(even helping to deliver her twin nephews)
, mental health, substance use disorders, and home health.
Chris
was
a
caring
,
su
pportive
,
and helpful nurse and her
patients
were most appreciative of her care.
Her family was the most important part of her life. She was a generous, loving caregiver, who frequently provided support and care for aging and sick relatives. Chris remembered important milestones and would reach out to ask about your illness, birthday, or upcoming trip. She remembered the family traditions and would cook special meals using favorite recipes.
She was an avid reader, loved cooking and cooking shows,
and meeting
with her friends
. She loved
and
spoiled
her pet birds, dogs, and cats.
She took care of the birds and squirrels who came to visit outside her back door.
Chris
is survived by her husband
,
Robert; a daughter, Renee,
Brambleton, Va.
;
a son,
Thomas
Gifford
,
husband to Loren
,
New Cumberland, Pa.;
one granddaughter, Asala
;
a sister, Cindy
, wife of Abe Sanchez, Washington Boro
, Pa.;
and her brothers, Randy
Witman, husband to Denise, Lake Suzy,
Fl.;
and Kevin
Witman, husband to Janet,
Cochr
anville
,
Pa. She is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews and their families.
A private
graveside
memorial service will be held
later at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, c
ontributions in her memory
may be made
to Pet Pantry of Lancaster
,
26 Millersville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603
(
https://petpantrylc.org/
).
passed away
peacefully
on October
27
, 2023, at Providence Place in Lancaster.
She was the loving wife of Robert Gifford for 51 years.
Chris
was born in Lancaster, Pa, to Robert and Roita Witman, both predeceased.
Chris
was a graduate of Manheim Central High School in
1968, and Harrisburg Hospital School of Nursing in 1971
.
Chris worked at Osteopathic Hospital, Lancaster General Hospital, Clare Center, Saint Joseph’s Hospital, and Behavioral Healthcare Corporation.
Chris was a member of the
Church of the Apostles.
She worked as a nurse in various nursing fields — hospital settings and more —including:
labor and delivery
(even helping to deliver her twin nephews)
, mental health, substance use disorders, and home health.
Chris
was
a
caring
,
su
pportive
,
and helpful nurse and her
patients
were most appreciative of her care.
Her family was the most important part of her life. She was a generous, loving caregiver, who frequently provided support and care for aging and sick relatives. Chris remembered important milestones and would reach out to ask about your illness, birthday, or upcoming trip. She remembered the family traditions and would cook special meals using favorite recipes.
She was an avid reader, loved cooking and cooking shows,
and meeting
with her friends
. She loved
and
spoiled
her pet birds, dogs, and cats.
She took care of the birds and squirrels who came to visit outside her back door.
Chris
is survived by her husband
,
Robert; a daughter, Renee,
Brambleton, Va.
;
a son,
Thomas
Gifford
,
husband to Loren
,
New Cumberland, Pa.;
one granddaughter, Asala
;
a sister, Cindy
, wife of Abe Sanchez, Washington Boro
, Pa.;
and her brothers, Randy
Witman, husband to Denise, Lake Suzy,
Fl.;
and Kevin
Witman, husband to Janet,
Cochr
anville
,
Pa. She is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews and their families.
A private
graveside
memorial service will be held
later at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, c
ontributions in her memory
may be made
to Pet Pantry of Lancaster
,
26 Millersville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603
(
https://petpantrylc.org/
).
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