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Ethel May Gibson
Ethel May Gibson, 79, of Crozet, died on Tuesday, November 2, 2010.
She was born in Albemarle County, on November 8, 1930, the daughter of the late Louil Alexander Gibson and Emma Margaret Hutchinson Gibson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Elwood Gibson; a daughter, Ethel Marie Gibson Waddell; two sisters and one brother.
Mrs. Gibson was a member of St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, and had been employed by Morton's Frozen Foods as well as St. Mark Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Tate of Culpeper; two sons, James Elwood Gibson Jr. of Alabama and Melvin Ray Gibson of Crozet; seven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2010, at the Teague Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Sam Kellum officiating. Interment will follow at Rockgate Cemetery in Crozet.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 7 p.m. Thursday, November 4, 2010, at the funeral home.
Friends may sign a guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Gene Dorman Jr
November 6, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 6, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 5, 2010
I'm so sory to read about Ethel. she was one of the best and was very much fun to be around. I'm dorry i can't make it up.
god bless all of you. Remember,
ethel is in a very nice place, enjoying her reunion with
aunt
emma, Uncle Louil, Hellen. Pearl and Bobby. I love all of you.
Gracie Gibson -Shellito
November 4, 2010
My love and prayers to you all.
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November 4, 2010
Thinking of you with deepest sympathy.
Betty and Davis Layne
karen read
November 4, 2010
I'm so glad that I had the opportunity to meet Mrs. Gibson and work with her at Charlottesville Dialysis. She always spoke highly of her family. I know that she is in a good place today - no more pain. I know that God will be with you during this sad time.
Regards,
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Wanda Crawford
November 4, 2010
My condolesences to the family. Mrs. Gibson was a customer of mine and I just loved her. She was a hard worker and loved her family more than life itself. She was a wonderful lady and the sweetest person you'd ever wanted to meet. God rest her soul.
Roger & Judy Hicklin
November 4, 2010
Ann,Melvin,Jimmy,we are so sorry for your loss. We will miss Aunt Ethel and loved her very much,now all the sister's and brother are togather.GOD bless you all, If you all need anything let us know.
Love Your Granddaughter..Tasha
November 3, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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