Mary Gipson Obituary
Mary Emily Branham Gipson of Hicks Lane, Madison Run, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2011, at her residence.
She was born on July 20, 1926, in Madison Run, the daughter of the late Goldie Berry and Archie Wilbur Branham Sr.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Robert Gipson Sr.; and a brother, Archie W. Branham Jr.
Mrs. Gipson is survived by three daughters, Patricia Gipson Tonnancour of Madison Run, Elizabeth Ann Gipson of Virginia Beach and Vicki Elaine Gipson of Madison Run; three sons, Walter Robert "Terrapin" Gipson Jr. and wife, Sharon, of Madison Run, Thomas Lee Gipson and wife, Denise, of Madison Run, and Gregory Paige Gipson and wife, Scotti, of Palmyra; a sister, Sarah Elizabeth Mundy and husband, Mason, of Virginia Beach; ten grandchildren, Shannon Hudson and husband, Glen, Summer Sonner and husband, Ryan, Chris Hebert and wife, Susan, Cody Tonnoancour, D.J. Gipson, Paige Gipson, John Waring, Lexi Gipson, Emily Gipson and Jordan May; four great-grandchildren, Devin and Jarett Hudson, Chance and Chloe Hebert; and special pet, Shadow.
A celebration of her life will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, September 4, 2011, at the Orange County Moose Lodge. Pastor John Hodgen and Pastor Rick Clore will officiate.
The family will receive friends following the service.
Preddy Funeral Home of Orange is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
angie peyton
August 31, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss! May your memories comfort you in this sad time. Thinking of you all.
Love,
Allen, Angie, Ean and Evan Peyton
Vicki & Gary Hudson
August 30, 2011
M-if for the many lives she touched
A-is for her ability to find the good in people
R-is for the ray of sunshine you felt when she smiled
Y-is for the yard sales she loved so much
E-is for those beautiful blue eyes
M-is for the wonderful Mother she was
I-is for the inspiration she was to all who loved her
L-is for the lovely lady she was
Y-is for the years we were blessed to have her.
We love you Grandma, thank you for being a part of our family too!
Libby Largen
August 30, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Gipson family. Mary Emily is the great grandmother of my niece and nephew Chance and Chloe Hebert and always treated me and my children as family as well. We will miss her greatly. The world has lost a wonderful woman.
Love,
Libby,Layton,Justin,Jonathan & Kelsey Largen
Shirley Rodgers Martin
August 30, 2011
Gipson Family and Extended Family Members,
So sorry for the lost of a wonderful and nice person. I loved going into her little shop here in Orange. She would welcome you with a smile and hello. She will truly be missed by all that knew her. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. May God Bless each of you during this difficult time.
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August 30, 2011
Condolences to the entire family. I grew up next door and remember many days at the Gibson home. May the Lord give you peace and comfort in the coming days.
Janet Walters Jones
Linda Jones Parker
August 30, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Mary Emily was
such a nice person. I remember how my
mother(Arlene Hall Jones) and my
grandmother(Edna Branham Hall) would go
to Orange and visit her at the store.
Always had a good time. My thoughts and
prayers are with you.
August 30, 2011
TO THE GIPSON FAMILY, YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AT THE TIME OF SORROW MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME JUST REMEMBER YOU ARE LOVED BY FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT CARE. TONIA GALLIHUGH, AMBER DOVE AND REVA BREEDEN
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