Libby Gettings (14 May 1960 - 26 Dec 2025)

Funeral Director

Location
St Michaels & All Angels Parish Church Church Street Houghton-Le-Spring DH4 4DN
Date
19th Jan 2026
Time
10am
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Houghton Cemetery Houghton Road Houghton-Le-Spring DH5 8NX
Date
19th Jan 2026
Time
11am

Location
Newbottle Working Men's Club Front Street Houghton-Le-Spring DH4 4EP
Date
19th Jan 2026
Time
11.15am

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Houghton / Fence Houses

Peacefully, with loved ones at her side, on December 26th aged 65 years, Libby (née Ramshaw). The beloved wife of Michael, much-loved mam of Stacy, Amy and Sophie, a devoted nana and great-nana. The dearly loved sister of Keith, Jack and the late Tom and Gillian. A loving sister-in-law, special auntie and good friend of many. Forever in our hearts.

Family and friends please meet on Monday January 19th for a service in St Michael & All Angels Parish Church, Houghton at 10.00am, interment to follow in Houghton Cemetery. Flowers welcome or donations in lieu, if so desired, kindly received towards the work of the church. A collection plate will be available in church. Please join the family afterwards to continue the celebration of Libby’s life in Newbottle WMC.

All enquiries to Andrew Grey Funeral Directors, 9 North View Terrace, Chilton Moor, Houghton. Tel: 0191 3857213

Funeral Director: Mr Ben White

With deepest sympathy from Andrew and staff.

Michael Gettings lit a candle
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Val Milnes (Sidaway) wrote

Remember the day you were born, a tiny little girl, so welcome into a family of boys. Farewell Libby, reunited with your mum,
dad, Tom and Gillian. Safe in the arms of the angels.

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Judith WIBORG wrote

One of houghton finest women.xx

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Graham Boyle wrote

Can’t put into words how sad I feel Libby. You’ve been a happy part of my life since the age of 3. A life long friend and beautiful person, I’m so grateful that I visited you on Xmas night and shared precious time. Until we meet again “Aunty” Libby ❤️

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  • We lived 1 hazel avenue, all played with hubby abd her brothers, our name was Adamson. I remember you all.

    Posted by Chris & Judith on 12/01/2026 Report abuse
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Tracy Vickery wrote

You will always be missed, you were the life and soul of any party love you Auntie Libby xx

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Pauline Lawson wrote

Libby you will be missed beyond words, you were the life and soul of wherever you were, love to Mick and all the family my prays are with you all xxxxx💔

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Lyndsey Brusby wrote

You are missed beyond words 💔 love you Auntie Lib xx

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