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Mazie Gibson Obituary

Mazie Gordon Gibson, 84, of Raphine, died Friday, January 1, 2010 at her home. She was born August 4, 1925 in Rockbridge County, daughter of the late William H. Gordon and Ritta Southers Gordon. She was preceded in death by a son, Larry Wayne Gordon, four brothers and one sister. She is survived by her husband, James E. Gibson; children, Lynwood Gordon, of Lexington, Alice Sorrells and husband, Hank, of Raphine and Darlene Vest and husband, Howard, of Lexington; daughters-inlaw, Linda Gordon, Erlinda Gordon; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Mary Brads and Dorothy Ruley, both of Lexington; special great-niece, Brittany Hintz. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2010 at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Dean Staton and the Rev. Kenneth Huff officiating. Burial will follow in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2010.

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Rhonda Moore

January 4, 2010

To Mazies Family.
I'm so glad that I got the chance to get to know Mazie and it was an honor to have been welcomed into her and Jame's home for these past three years.
Mazie loved her family and spoke fondly of each of you.
May the Lord comfort you all during this difficult time.
Mike, Thank you so much for calling me and letting me know of her passing.
Blessings,

Missy Carter

January 4, 2010

Darlene, Lynwood and the rest of the family. So sorry for your loss. I'm sure you will have many great memories of her though out the years. Thinking of you all during this time of sorrow. God bless you and your family

Missy Carter "Smith"

January 4, 2010

Darlene and Family we will keep you in our prayers!
Carole & Bob Green

January 3, 2010

Lynwood and Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

God Bless,

Dale Balmer and Doris St. Clair

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