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Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 11:30 a.m. at the church.
The family will assemble 11 a.m. at 41 Corling St., Petersburg, the day of the services.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Gibson online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ruth Gibson
Yvette Radcliffe
January 27, 2010
Thelma,
I was sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Oddly enough she passed one month to the date after my mom (Blanche). They had some good memories together with the Petersburg Registered Beauticians. Perhaps they will be running the beauty salons together in heaven. May God Bless you and your family at this time.
Alice Walker
January 15, 2010
To Thelma and family,
May God keep you and your family in perfect peace during this time of grief.
Mrs. Gibson was a long time friend of my Mom and my prayers will continue with you.
Alice Walker
Dea. Carroll & Sandra Mickens (& Linda)
January 14, 2010
To Sis. Thelma Bethea and Family:
May God's peace and love be with your family during this sad time. Please know that we love you and your family very much. Be not dismayed whatever betides, God will take care of you.
In Love & Sympathy: Dea. and Mrs. Carroll Mickens and Family
Portia West
January 14, 2010
May God bless your familly during this time of loss. My family will continue to keep you in our prayers. Ma Ruth will be missed, we loved her dearly.
Portia, Mark and Alex - The entire West/Turpin family
Carl Harris
January 14, 2010
On behalf of my grandmother, Miss Susie S. Smith, who was a customer of Mrs. Gibson.
She will said a few prayers for the family and their time of sorrow for their lost.
Blandford Resident
Bert Parham
January 14, 2010
Sincere Sympathy "Fear not,for I have redeemed you; When you pass through the waters I will be with you; For I am the Lord your God." Isaiah 43:1-3..Thelma & Family May God comfort you at this time of sorrow and bless you through the days to come. Love Always Bobby & Family
Sylvia Hall
January 13, 2010
May the memories of your Mother,
Grandmother and Great Grandmother comfort you in this time of Loss. I have lots of memories of her friendship with my Mother (Dorothy Long/Thornton) and my Grandmother (Florence Long). I hate I am unable to attend I would love to see you all but you will remain in my thoughts and Prayers. Sylvia Mayfield Hall
Michelle Greene-Brown
January 13, 2010
A soul that I have known for over 20 years and never forgotten. May God give your family strength to continue to carry on as Mrs. Gibson did
Nancy Pride
January 12, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Karyn Huddleston-Thornhill
January 12, 2010
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but love leaves memories that no one can steal." Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of Ma Ruth. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Brenda Wynn-Baxter
January 12, 2010
To Thelma,Yvonne,Wyman and Yvette.We will never forget your Mother and Grandmother.May God give you peace in your time of sorrow.
Beulah Wynn,Brenda Wynn-Baxter and family
Vincent Tucker
January 11, 2010
Ma Ruth was a fine Lady that was a joy to be around. My prayers and support are with the family. May God continue to comfort you and his peace be with you.
Vincent Alexander Tucker
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