Ethel M. Gibson

Ethel M. Gibson obituary, Buffalo, WV

Ethel M. Gibson

Ethel Gibson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Raynes Funeral Home - Eleanor on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Ethel M. (Hoffman) Gibson 86 of Eleanor passed away Monday August 25, 2025. She was a member of New Vision Church of God in Eleanor.
Born October 10, 1938 she was the daughter of the late Jesse R. Hoffman and Macel Campbell Hoffman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Ronald Gibson; daughters, Teresa (Mike) Lilly of Buffalo and Rhonda Gibson of Eleanor; granddaughter, Christa (Dicky) Henline of Culloden; great grandchildren, Jameson Henline and Alessa Henline.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday August 29, 2025 at Raynes Funeral Home, Eleanor with Pastor Denny Lambert officiating. Entombment will follow in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
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