Shirley Mae Gibson

Shirley Mae Gibson obituary, Knoxville, TN

Shirley Mae Gibson

Shirley Gibson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 23, 2025.
Knoxville - Shirley Mae Gibson,of Knoxville Tennessee, passed away at the hospital on August 22,2025 after a short illness.

Shirley was born on May 3,1942. She was preceded in death by her parents Josh and Ethel Lickliter; her son Jack Gibson and grandson Jason Gibson and great grandson Kree Hodge; brothers John Lickliter,Ty Lickliter,Joe Lickliter and sister Lavan Lickliter.

Shirley is survived by her loving daughter Crystal Hodge and husband Mark Hodge with grandsons Chaz Hodge and Cordell Hodge. Son Robert Gibson with grandsons KC Gibson, Ethan Gibson,and granddaughter Ashlyn Mayes. Also granddaughter Kayla Gibson and grandson Shane Gibson. 22 great grandchildren. Her brother Marty Lickliter and sister Lee Lickliter.And many nephews and nieces.

Raised in rural Ohio, Shirley moved to Tennessee and worked for many years in the food industry.In later years she worked at the CVS distribution center and retired in 2004.

Shirley favorite pass time was reading and enjoying her many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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