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Joy Gibson Obituary
Joy Proctor Gibson, 87 years old, died on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at her home at The Cottages at the Glen in Shreveport, Louisiana after her valiant fight with Alzheimer's disease. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends and many supporters extended her life. Joy was born on June 1, 1928 in Shreveport to Dudley and Mildred Proctor.
After graduating from C. E. Byrd High School, she attended and graduated from Centenary College with a Home Economics degree. At Centenary she met her sweetheart Jim Guy Gibson. The couple was married on January 29, 1949 in Shreveport where they lived for many years.
Married for 67 years, Jim and Joy raised their two wonderful daughters, Joyce and Cindy. Possessing a true servant's heart, Joy faithfully prepared for family and friends through cooking and sewing. She shaped her family's spirituality by her ever tireless Christian example and her involvement in prayer groups and bible studies. Joy loved to dance, write, read, and travel.
Her struggle with Alzheimer's disease started about 11 years ago. In November, 2013 Joy moved into The Cottages at the Glen where she lived until her death. Our family is deeply grateful for the love and support Joy received from The Glen.
Her surviving family members include Jim Guy Gibson, husband of 67 years; two daughters, Joyce Gibson and Cindy Gibson Griffin and her husband John Griffin; grandmother to Five grandchildren, Jason Griffin, David Griffin, Elizabeth Griffin, Reagan Reynolds, and Lawson Bennett; and great-grandmother to Four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be at 11:30 a.m. at Rose Neath Funeral Home on Marshall Street in Shreveport followed by the Memorial service at 1:00 p.m. led by Pastor Sam Carr and Dr. Pat Day on Saturday, July 18, 2015.
Memorial donations may be made to The Cottages at the Glen, 403 E. Flournoy Lucas Road, Shreveport, Louisiana 71115, (318)798-3500 or Alzheimer's Association Louisiana Chapter, 910 Pierremont Road, Suite 410, Shreveport, Louisiana, 71106, (318)861-8680. Contact Debbie Hayes, Associate Director.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joy Gibson
Jessie Shoemaker
July 25, 2015
A bright light has gone out here on earth, but she has gone where the light shines brightest. If there was one person I would want to emulate, it would be Joy Gibson, for she truly was a JOY and woman of God who greatly impacted my life.
My love and prayers to all the family.
Jessie Shoemaker
July 18, 2015
Jim, Joyce, Cindy...I count myself greatly blessed to have known Joy. The quality of my life has been greatly enhanced by my association with all of you. Love, Susie Waites
July 17, 2015
This beautiful lady.....she changed so many lives....mine included.
Claire Spangler Swain
Deborah and Bruce Brumfield
July 17, 2015
Ours prayers are with you all. Joy lives on in Cindy and I'm sure her sister. I know Cindy and she has her mothers qualities. Heaven has received a beautiful woman
Rick & Nancy Berlin
July 17, 2015
Heaven has gained a great woman of faith and servanthood. We are so saddened for your loss and want you to know we are thinking and praying for you all. Love you much.
Judy Mills
July 17, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mrs. Gibson truly was a woman of God.
Guy &Mary Smith
July 16, 2015
To the greatest woman ever and my spirtal mother you will be so missed but never forgotten for all those you helped. She was a true example of christ. We love you Mr. JIM and your family
Pam Miller
July 15, 2015
The first time I met Joy Gibson I told my husband...if you looked up the word kindness in the dictionary...Joy's picture should be there. God's love radiated through Joy every time I was around her. We are thanking God for His promise that she is perfectly whole now in His presence. Love you all...Pam & Aly Miller
CLAUDE DANCE
July 15, 2015
Jim Guy,
Can well remember the roll models that Joy, and yourself, were for my freshman class at Centenary. Gods peace and comfort be with you.
Claude Dance
June Barnhill
July 15, 2015
Thinking of all of you. So love this family. Your Mom was a beautiful and gracious lady.
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