Ethel Mae Yopp Gibson

1930 - 2008

BORN

1930

DIED

2008

Ethel Gibson Obituary

Ethel Mae Yopp Gibson, 78, of Boones Mill, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 2, 2008. She was born August 20, 1930, a daughter of the late Ted Roosevelt and Cora Margaret Sloan Yopp. She was also preceded in death by her son, Wayne Alvin Gibson; three brothers; and two sisters. She was a faithful member of Bethlehem Church of the Brethren and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Mrs. Gibson is survived by her husband of 61 years, Simon Peter Gibson; children, Jesse Gibson and wife, Brenda, Michael Gibson and wife, Rita, and David Gibson and fiancée, Tamara Greene; grandchildren, Marcie Charles and husband, Eric, Lisa Gibson, Melissa McBride and husband, Wes, and Amy and Thomas Gibson; greatgrandchildren, Madisen Taylor Charles and Alexus Victoria McBride; brothers, Joe Yopp and Howard Yopp; sister, Faye Carter; special friend, Joyce Yopp; and many other family and friends. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Carilion Home Health and Carilion Hospice of Franklin County. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 2008, at Bethlehem Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Harold Moyer and the Rev. J. Willard Bowman officiating. Interment will follow in the Yopp Family Cemetery. Her family will be receiving friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2008, at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 4 to Oct. 5, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Ethel Gibson

6 Entries

Ed Kennedy

October 5, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Patty Angel Foutz

October 4, 2008

To the Family of Simon Gibson:
I am very sorry for the loss of your Wife,Mother and Grandmother.
I know the pain and suffering the family is going through.Ethel is in Gods loving hands and he will take care of her,and there will be know more pain and suffering.
Again,I am very sorry for your loss.

Judy Angell-Sink

October 4, 2008

TO ALL OF YOU, I just want to say I'm sorry for your loss. The days ahead will be hard but I hope you will find comford in Gods' love,and in the support of family and friends. Judy Angell-Sink

Judy Wright

October 4, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Eddie, Judy, Bradley, Whitney

sue yopp

October 4, 2008

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)
©Copyright 1998-2008

steve yopp

October 4, 2008

to simon and the rest of the family iam so sorry for youre loss ethel was the kindest sweetest lady that ever walked the earth i loved her as much as a mom she was my hug every morn at church it makes it better knowing shessitting in grandpas yopps armes today and holding her baby if theres anything i can do just ask love you all steve

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