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Myrtis Gibson Obituary

Myrtis H. Gibson of Gary, IN passed away Monday, November 7, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, sister Nannie Mae Bridges and son Alfonza Gibson. Myrtis was a retired employee of the Gary Housing Authority, a cosmetologist volunteer for the Methodist Hospitals and a member of the Red Hat Society. She was a devoted member of Christ Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memories 2 daughters Barbara A. Smith and Patricia A. (Tony) Pate both of Gary, IN; 3 sons Swanger Gibson Jr. and Tyrone B. Gibson both of Gary, IN and Johnny (Roslyn) Gibson of Seattle, WA and extended family Ethel Mae Stockdale and Jonathan Gibson both of Indianapolis, IN; 20 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren, 25 great-great grandchildren and a host of loving nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday November 17, 2016 from 9-11:00 a.m. and funeral service at 11:00 a.m. all services at Christ Baptist Church 4700 E. 7th Ave. Pastor Lawrence E. Robertson officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Nov. 12 to Nov. 16, 2016.

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Wade Henderson

November 6, 2019

We are so sorry for your loss. May the Lord help you through your loss. He is the one to bring you through. Our prayers are with you and your family. Wade And Minell Henderson a friend of Swanger. From Gary. Moved to Arizona.

November 29, 2016

On behalf of the McCane Family, we would like to extend our sincerest condolences to Tyrone Gibson on the loss of your mother.

May the God of tender mercies comfort you during your time of grief. (1 Cor. 1:3,4)

Paula McCane, GA

Jennifer Sease

November 20, 2016

Sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family.

Katia Carmichael

November 17, 2016

Preference Health Services would like to send our condolences to the Gibson family. Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mrs. Gibson may be gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. Please remember that you are not alone... We are always here for you.
Sincerely Preference Family

Lila Gibbs

November 16, 2016

To Danielle and the entire Gibson family. My heartfelt condolence goes out to each and everyone of you. I have fond memories of Grandma Gibson and know she is now resting peacefully in Gods arms. My prayer is for your strength and understanding in this most difficult time.
Isaiah 43:10
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

Ellen Gibbs

November 16, 2016

To my granddaughter Danielle, her dad John and family of Myrtis Gibson. I cant begin to say how sorry I am for your lost. You'er in my prayers and have my sincerest condolence. Remember Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot Heal. May this Knowledge bring you comfort. Love you all. "God will see you through."

Jimmie ('62) and Daisy ('63) Curtis

November 15, 2016

To the Family of Mrs. Gibson,

Swanger and Johnny, our Roosevelt classmates, you have our heartfelt sympathy as you prepare for the Homegoing of your Beloved Mother, Mrs. Gibson. May the fond memories help to sustain you in the coming months.

Evelyn Adkins

November 15, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

November 15, 2016

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Danielle Dixon

November 15, 2016

Grandma, I love and miss you dearly. Thank you for all the memories and showing me how to become a lady.... To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord

Bartolo and Frances Resto

November 14, 2016

Auntie I will miss our good times eating good food, drinking cold pepsi and sharing old memories and times. We love you and see you afterwhile. Love you

Cheryl Downs

November 14, 2016

May God grant comfort to the Gibson family and to my niece Erica and nephew Embry. Hold to your memories of your beloved grandmother and she will always be with you.

Floria Washington

November 14, 2016

To Barbara and the Gibson Family.You are in our prayers. Praying that hope and comfort will be with you. The Washingtons. Leonard, Darren and Floria.

nina scott

November 14, 2016

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Linda Robinson

November 13, 2016

Extending sincere condolences to the Gibson family, in the loss of your beloved mother. May God grant you peace, with cherished memories of a life well lived.

Alvenia Bruce

November 13, 2016

Pat you and Tony have my condolences. Miss Myrtis was a beautiful lady. I had the privilege of working with her many years ago. May she rest in peace.

November 13, 2016

Sorry for your loss, will keep you and the entire family lifted up in prayers during this heartbreaking time.

New Orleans , Louisiana

Rose Williamson

November 13, 2016

To Patricia Pate and family my deepest condolences to each of you in the loss of your love one, I will keep you all in my prayers.

Bridgette Long

November 13, 2016

Sending prayers to the family. Now you are reunited with my Grandma Ms. Gibson. May you Rest In Peace. From the Long Family.

November 13, 2016

Love You Madea,

Lynn

With heartfelt sympathy I extend my condolences for your Mom

BERNITA CALMESE

November 13, 2016

Yvonne Manley

November 13, 2016

My Deepest Condolences To Pat Pate And Family, I Will Keep You All In My Prayers.

November 13, 2016

Strength for your entire family during these trying times. Keeping you uplifted with prayer.

Lexus Mcintyre

November 13, 2016

My heart goes out to Patricia Pate and entire Family my God continue to bless you and family !!!

Eloise Blackmon

November 13, 2016

Condolences Mrs. Pate, to you and your family.

T Allen

November 13, 2016

To the family of Mrs. Myrtis Gibson,

I would like to express my sincere condolences for the loss of Mrs. Gibson,

We can look forward to the promise of Jesus at 1 Thessalonians 4:13, 14 'we have faith that Jesus died and rose again, so too God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in death'

Sincerely

Velma Britt

November 12, 2016

God bless and comfort you during the time of grieving.

Gale Gibbs

November 12, 2016

To the family. May god comfort you during this difficult period as only he can.

Peace be with you.

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