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Bernice Gibson Obituary
Rochester: Entered into rest Sept. 10, 2008, at age 85. She is predeceased by her husband, Hoyt Gibson and brother, Richard Dickerson. She is survived by her daughters, Minnie Auston-Reed and Mary (Murray) May, sons, Horris, Floyd (Barbara) and John Gibson; sisters, Geneva Snow and Clotell (Jacob) Frazier; brother, Amos Snow; 17 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grand-children. Also survived by many nieces, nephews cousins and friends; special friend Agnes Smith, of Edgewater, FL.
Family will receive friends TODAY Tuesday 2- 4 & 7-9 PM at Metropolitan Funeral Chapels, 109 West Ave. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Bernice's Life on Wednesday 11 AM at Northside Church of Christ, 634 Hudson Ave. Interment Riverside.
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Faith Hobson
September 16, 2008
To the children of Mrs. Bernice Gibson,
May the lord be with you now and always. Respectfully, Cousin Faith
Rebekah p
September 16, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Janice Howard
September 16, 2008
To Entire Gibson Family -
I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. Our family is your family - we share your grief. Our condolences are with you - May Almighty God grant you comfort and peace during your bereavement.
The Howard Family (Henry, Pat, Janice & Pat -2 Benz & JaQuan
Tam Hopkins
September 16, 2008
Murray & Family, Our deepest sympathies & prayers to you for your loss.God Bless.Fondly,THE HOPKINS-TRUESDALE FAMILY
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Stephanie Jacque Morgan
September 15, 2008
To Horris and Family
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. You have my deepest sympathy.
Margaret Johnson and family
September 15, 2008
To Horace and family, I am sorry to hear about your loss. God bless you and your family and most of be strong, because that is what she want you to be. She is smiling at you and alway remember that smile.
Beverly Bullock
September 15, 2008
To the Gibson Family,
My sincerist condolences for the loss of Mom/Grandma/Mother-In-Law.
Heaven just received a gift.
Barbara Allen
September 15, 2008
Dear Horris and Floyd, I am sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you strength in your time of need.
Sandra Tarrant
September 15, 2008
Ma Gibson is what we called her growing up on Troup St. She will be greatly missed. God Bless the family during this sad time.
The Tarrant and Chess Family
Cassandra Jones
September 15, 2008
Belle,
So sorry to hear about your mother's passing. When Reggie called my heart went out to you. My prayers are with you.
Reggie,
Be strong and you know you can always call and visit. Anthony sends his prayers to his brother.
Belle, Murray and Reg, We Love you like family. CJ and Anthony
Always,
CJ and Anthony
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