She was the widow of Floyd Thomas Gibson, retired manager of Selma Mercantile, Post Master, bus driver and cafeteria worker at Drew Central Schools and a longtime member of Selma Baptist Church where she led the singing for many years. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one son, Lee Odell Gibson; six brothers, Dayton Allison, Harry Allison, Glynn Allison, Flenore Allison, Odell Allison and Adrian Allison; and one sister, Ernestine Chesser.
Survivors include two sons, Glynn Allison Gibson and wife Ruth and Hal Floyd Gibson and wife Susan all of Selma; one daughter-in-law, Phyllis Jones Gibson of Selma; five grandchildren, Michele Gibson Webb and husband David of Selma, Brian Gibson and wife Abby of Selma, Joshua Gibson and wife Crystal of Selma, Amy Gibson Kilpatrick and husband Eran of Walterboro, SC, Corrie Gibson Ferrell and husband Adam of Selma; eleven great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family would like to thank The Woods Nursing & Rehab and staff for the excellent care they gave to our mother.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(13)
SAM & CONNIE MULLIS
mONTICELLO, AR Tuesday, April 2, 2019 LOVE AND PRAYERS TO ALL THE FAMILYJane Summerford
Monticello, TX Thursday, March 28, 2019 My prayers and condolences are with all of you. So sorry for your loss and continued prayers for your strength as you go through this time.Lisa Bobo Adams
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, March 27, 2019 My family and I rode Mrs. Madeline’s bus for many years. I know they will all be sorry to hear of her passing. Like has been said, she was a special part of our childhood memories. May her soul be at rest, and God bless the family.Carl Sivils Jr.
El Dorado, AR Wednesday, March 27, 2019 So sorry for your loss.Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Wednesday, March 27, 2019 Glynn, Hal & Families,It was always such a joy to be with your sweet mom? I know you will truly miss her. Cherish the wonderful memories with her and know she is still within your hearts forever. I pray God surrounds you with his loving arms to give you peace and comfort at this sad time.
With love & sympathy,
Janice
Gwen Stanford
Selma, AR Tuesday, March 26, 2019 All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Madeline was a friend of mine and so is her family.Sincerely,
Gwen Haisty Stanford
Jerry Fuller
Poplar Grove, AR Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Sorry for your lossDennis Wells
Springdale, AR Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Glynn / HalSorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. Prayers for you and your families.
Dennis
Mrs. Marnell VanCleave
, AR Tuesday, March 26, 2019 You are all in my thoughts and prayers.Love, Mrs. VanCleave
Jimmy & Donna Hill
, AR Tuesday, March 26, 2019 You are all in our thoughts and prayers during the days ahead. We have many memories of times spent at the Gibson home. Mrs. Madeline was a huge part of my childhood as well. She will be missed by each of you but by our family as well. We love all of you and if we can do anything we are here for you all.Love,
Jimmy & Donna
John & Paige (Hill) Stell
, AR Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Family - You are all in our thoughts and prayers during the difficult days ahead. Many memories are flooding my heart since I learned that Mrs. Madeline gained her angel wings. I know she will be missed by her family as well as ours. Love you all.Love, John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Brad, Jake, & Jared
Jackie Erwin McKeown
Selma, AR Monday, March 25, 2019 Saddened by her passing. Mrs Gibson drove me to and from school for many years. Tough and no nonsense-but I usually got a smile and I always knew she’d get me where I needed to go.Beverly Cokley
Dermott, AR Monday, March 25, 2019 Corrie and Family: My deepest sympathies to you and your family for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.