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Ada Gibbs Obituary
Biloxi
Mrs. Ada Marie Cook Gibbs was born to Mr. Ralph Cook and Mrs. Bessie Gilbert Cook on December 19, 1960 in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Ada graduated from Biloxi High School in the class of 1978. She married Frederick Gibbs in 1979. To this union, two sons, Kendrick D. Gibbs, and Cedric M. Gibbs, were born.
Ada is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frederick Gibbs; and her brother, Theophilus Cook.
To cherish her memories, she leaves two sons , Kendrick D. Gibbs (Josephine), and Cedric M. Gibbs (LaFreda); two sisters, Lynette and Jeanette Cook; two brothers, Travis McLain (Corine), and Ralph Cook, Jr. (Sandra); and five loving grandchildren.
Visitation is Wednesday, May 15, 2019 from 11:00 to 12:30 at Marshall Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at Finley cemetery in Saucier, MS.
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Teresa Fobes-Johnston
May 17, 2019
Ada, rest in peace my friend. I will cherish our years at BHS. You had so much spunk and fire and an infectious smile. Peace be with your family during this time of sorrow. We will raise a toast to you. BHS Class of '78 classmate.
schuntel shockley
May 16, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I worked with Ms Ada at Biloxi Regional years ago and she was a pleasant person. May the God of all comforts help you all get thru this difficult time.
May 16, 2019
Sorry to hear about Ada. Cookie and family love you all. Nancy Domenico
Ila Higginbotham
May 15, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Sincerely: Class of '78
Ila Higginbotham
May 15, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May 15, 2019
My sincere condolences may the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn sustain you now and in the days ahead Isaiah 61:1,2
Willie Reynolds
May 15, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Sylvia Pearson
May 15, 2019
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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