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Dolly Gibson Obituary

DOLLY L. GIBSON Gary, Indiana Age 77, formerly of Austin, TX, resident of Gary, IN, departed this life Tuesday, January 1, 2008, with her girls, Regina, Janice, and Pamela at her bedside. Dolly was a charter member of the Sweet Home M.B. Church, Gary, IN. Preceding her in death, father and mother, Ellis and Etherene Freeman; paternal grandparents, John and Mary Freeman; maternal grandparents, Tom and Fanny Moten; brother, Ellis Freeman, Jr.; sister, Yvonne Freeman; beloved cousin, Clarise Battles; nephew, Michael Greene. To cherish her memory: Children, Pastor Regina (James) Bullock, Janice Earls and Pamela (Russell) Cundiff, all of Gary, IN, Udell Jonathan Gibson (Nicole) of Seattle, WA; brother, John L. Freeman; sisters, Eunice Sparks, Betty L. Greene, all of Seattle, WA; grandchildren, James (Lawan-na) Earls, James (Bridgetta) Bullock, all of Indianapolis, IN, Nefertiti Bullock-Chambers, Amani (Valerie) Cundiff, Jason (Jennifer) Earls, all of Gary, IN, Tiayanna, Lynnette Gibson, of Seattle, WA; aunt, Artie B. Meyers; brothers-in-law Charles (Andreette) Gibson, and Horace Gibson; sister-in-law, Marine Cain, all of Los Angeles, CA; 8 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation Monday, January 7, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with family hour from 10 - 11 a.m. Funeral services to follow at 11:00 a.m., both at Sweet Home M.B. Church, 3634 W. 11th Ave. Rev. Translee Yanders officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Professional services rendered by: Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Jan. 4 to Jan. 6, 2008.

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Greg and Pat Fleming

January 10, 2008

Pam, Regina and Janice,
We are truly sorry for your loss. We do know that your mom is in a better place than we are. We will keep you in our prayers. If there is anything that we can do for you, please feel free to contact us.

ILYA,MARIE,ELAINE L.C. RECORDER'S OFFICE

January 8, 2008

May God Bless you and your Family in this time of Sorrow.

Toni Wakefield

January 7, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Walter Williams

January 6, 2008

Sorry for your lost...thinking of you in this time of sorrow

Evelyn Williams

January 5, 2008

Sorry to hear of the lost of Dolly...For the family you have my sympathy...If I can be of any help please feel free to call me @ 938-2315...God Bless you and yours...From Evelyn Williams

Tangela Bush

January 4, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Kristen Broadnax

January 4, 2008

Nefertiti and family,
May God bless and keep you in this time and always. Remember that God puts no more on you than you can bear.

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