GIBSON - Madge Green Gibson, 81, of Fernandina Beach, FL passed away Monday morning, April 9, 2012 at the Community Hospice Morris Center in Jacksonville, FL. Mrs. Gibson was born March 21, 1931 in Dover, TN and moved to Fernandina Beach 20 years ago.
She was a member of Fernandina Beach Church of Christ where she assisted with vacation bible school, attended ladies bible classes and taught Sunday school along with her husband before his passing. She also loved sewing and caring for children. She was a resilient woman known for her positive attitude and strong Christian faith. Mrs. Gibson was a devoted wife and mother. She retired from the credit bureau with over 20 years of service.
Mrs. Gibson was predeceased by her husband of over 40 years, James L. Gibson, who passed away in 1996; a granddaughter, Jennifer Ann Kennison who passed away in 2002 and by her sister Margaret Ellen Shepherd who passed away in 2009.
Survivors include a son and daughter in law, Andy and Sabine Gibson of Seubersdorf, Germany; two daughters, Kay Brock of Fernandina Beach, FL and Leanne Kennison and her husband Ron of Yulee, FL; a sister, Carol Shelton, of Pensacola, FL; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 16, in the Stephens Chapel at Green Pine Funeral Home with Rev. Hartford Peeples officiating. Interment will follow in Green Pine Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations to:
Relay for Life
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