Elouise S. Gibson

In loving memory of Bootsie . I am Mary Brackenridge of Virginia sister in law of Bill and Ella Mae. I loved being around your Mother. She was always the life of the party. I know you miss her sadly. I remember a lot of things she said to me . One that stands out is :I've never had a bad meal: Happy Thanksgiving and precious thought from me to Bootsie

Back since I was about 6 or 7 ( in the 60's ), I have known Bootsie. I remember always coming to her house in having a cold Pepsi - in those days a real glass bottle. My sister Barbara would spend time with Jackie and Judy while I was there.
In recent years, Bootsie ,my mother, and I would eat at Bill's Seafood.
I also remember, always calling Bootsie when there would be some type of country music awards show on. She loved her country music.
Whenever I would take a gambling...

To Bootsie's Children, I know your hearts are heavy but time will heal your sadness. Your mother was "one of a kind" and we will always cherish our time with her. I will cherish my last visit with her and I thank God for the time we had Bootsie with us. It is very hard to lose a Mom. Please keep in touch with all of us (Alma's kids). All my love, Fay Barber

My life was better having "Nannie Boot" in my life. She was such a wonderful person and I loved her dearly. May the memory of her sweet soul remind us all how blessed we were to have her in our lives. Love and miss you all.

Dear God,

Please sew my good friend Casey's heart back together real soon. You know how broken it is right now.

Lorraine Birkeland
(Stuart, Florida)

We will forever miss Bootsie here at the Infusion Center. She was always giving us caramel creams to "sweeten" us up.... Our hearts and prayers go out to her family. If you guys need anything, come by and see us! We love you!
-girls at the Infusion Center

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I remember when we first moved to Va. Heights in the late 60's and meet your family. Bootsie always had a way of getting the whole story out of us when we were kids even if we didn't want to tell her. She always made you feel comfortable when you were around her. As we became young adults she always seemed truly interested in our lives. I'll miss her as I know all of you will but the fond...

Judy and Steve,
I was really sorry to hear of your loss. I know she was a very special lady to both of you and will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Gibson family, and especially Gene,
Bootsie and Badeye are still close to my heart, 40 years after they welcomed me into their home during our summer college days. We laughed and had so much fun. The love and bond of your family was obvious, and will sustain you during this difficult time. God Bless you.