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Willie Gibson Obituary

Gibson, Willie “Ruth”; age 67; entered into eternity on Sunday, June 21, 2015 after fighting a courageous battle with breast cancer. Beloved wife of the late Joe Willie Gibson. Mother of Dana Gibson and Lawanda Gibson; and grandmother to two granddaughters. Visitation is being held at Sparks Griffin Funeral Home-Pontiac on Saturday, June 27, 2015, 3 to 8 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, June 28, 2015, 2 p.m. at Apostolic Church of Christ, 3655 N. Squirrel Rd., Auburn Hills. Interment Monday at Perry Mount Park Cemetery, 12 Noon, 878 N. Perry, Pontiac. www.sparksgriffin.com

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Published by The Oakland Press from Jun. 24 to Jun. 25, 2015.

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clark family

June 26, 2015

My condolences to the Gibson family my prayers r with yall

candice Simon

June 26, 2015

R.I.P Ruth. You will be missed dearly,I can still remember having fits when you said Dana and wanda. Wasn't at home,and I couldn't come over lol. I'd just cry till you'd come get me,and you always did. Much love..really wish I could be there

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Jun

27

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home - Pontiac

46 Williams Street, Pontiac, MI 48341

Jun

28

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Apostolic Church of Christ

3655 N. Squirrel Rd, Auburn Hills, MI

Jun

29

Interment

12:00 p.m.

Perry Mount Park Cemetery

878 N. Perry, Pontiac, MI

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46 Williams Street, Pontiac, MI 48341

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