Mary "Glenda" Gibson

Mary "Glenda" Gibson, age 75, of Leoma, Tennessee, passed away after a brief battle with duodenal cancer surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Glenda's family will lay her to rest in a committal service at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan at 1:30 pm Monday, June 16, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held 4pm on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Mars Hill Baptist Church, 630 Weakley Creek Road in Lawrenceburg, TN 38464. Those wishing to make donations in Glenda's name may send them to Mars Hills Baptist Church, https://www.mymarshill.org/give. Online condolences can be shared on Glenda's obituary page by visiting www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

Glenda was born on March 14, 1950, in Eupora, Mississippi to the late Connis & Mary (Hitt) Booth. She graduated from Ainsworth High School, class of 1968. She furthered her education at Mott Community College. Glenda married the love of her life, Charles D. Gibson Jr. on November 15, 1969, in Flint, Michigan. They were blessed with their son, Bradley, in 1973. Glenda worked as a teacher's aide in the Carman-Ainsworth school district. Glenda and Charles then moved to Tennessee in 1996. There, she taught at and retired from Lawrence County School District in 2012. She was a woman of faith and enjoyed reading her Bible and attending church. Glenda was an active member of Mars Hill Baptist Church where she was involved in many ministries.

Glenda was an award-winning photographer, and participated in the Middle Tennessee District Fair. She won many first-place prizes, and her photos were well loved. She spent time fishing, reading, traveling, and played Pickleball several days a week. She enjoyed walking her dogs on their property and was an animal lover her entire life. Her fondest memories were those spent with her family, especially her grandchildren who were her pride in joy in life. She will be missed dearly.

Glenda is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Charles D. Gibson Jr; her only child, Bradley (Josie) Gibson; grandchildren, Avery (Taylor) Poyorena, Madelyn (Andrew) Rosenbrook; Emily (Jonah) McLaughlin, and Caroline Gibson; one great-grandchild, Juniper "Junebug"; and her brother, Connis (Ramona) Booth and sister-in-law, Mary Booth. She is further survived by many other dear family members and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, James H. Booth.

Glenda's family would like to thank all of her friends and loved ones for their prayers and kind words of support. Many thanks to University of Michigan Hospital and Compassus Hospice for their excellent and compassionate care.