Anna Magdalene Cook Gibson, 96,of 532 Franklin Drive, passed away Thursday morning, March 15, 2012, at her home.
A funeral service will be held 4 pm Sunday at St. Lukes Episcopal Church with burial to follow in Overlook Cemetery. Mrs. Gibson was born September 4, 1915 in Spray (Eden), NC to the late Augustus and Cora Self Cook. She graduated from Leaksville High School and worked at Leaksville Woolen Mills. She retired from Eden City Schools, working and managing the cafeteria at North Spray Elementary School. Magdalene was a member of St. Lukes Episcopal Church where she taught Sunday School and was longtime treasuer of the ECW. She loved the work of the altar guild at her church.
Along with her parents , she was preceded in death by her husband O.C. "Son" Gibson; daughter, Sylvia Gibson Alcorn, and granddaughter, Alice Beth Alcorn.
Surviving are daughters; Frances Craddock of Eden, Anna Carter and husband Tommy of Ridgeway, VA; son, Neil Gibson and wife Debra of Ridgeway;brother, Melvin Cook and wife Gaynelle of Eden ; grandchildren, Karen A. Setliff of Salisbury; Lee Craddock of Ridgeway and Joey Wilson of Los Osos, CA.; great grandchildren, Emily Setliff, John Setliff, Jim Craddock and Casey Craddock.
The family would like to thank Dr. David Tapper and his staff for all the wonderful assistance they have given the family. Visitation will be held on Saturday evening from 6-8 pm at St. Lukes Episcopal Church and other times at her home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Lukes Episcopal Church , 600 Morgan Road, Eden, NC 27288.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Neil and Family, So sorry for your loss. Remembering you and your family in my prayers.
Sarah Talley PierceSYLVIA CORUM
May God comfort you in the days ahead. Your Mom was a very sweet person and I am sure you have a lot of great memories as you had her for many years.
Margaret Howerton Wray
Dear Karen & Johnny, Our prayers are with you during this very sad time for your family. We love you.
Ken & Brenda Nolen
Thinking of you today sorry we can not be with you! Jimmy & Peggy
Jimmy & Peggy Rorrer
"The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18 Please know my thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of sadness.
Betty Tate
Dear Family, I am sorry to hear about Mrs. Cook. I remember her working in the school and she was always really nice to me. I will be praying for you all. God Bless, Cheryl Mann
Cheryl Smith Mann
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful and caring woman. She will be missed by many. Tanya Roberts
Tanya Roberts
Dear Gibson family, I am sorry for your loss. As the days and weeks go by, may you draw closer to God in prayer and allow Him to sustain you.-Psalm 55:22.
Veronica
Karen, Please accept our deepest condolences in the loss of your grandmother and know you and your family are in our prayers and our hearts. We love you, Foley & Janet
Foley & Janet
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time. May God bless all of your family. Mike and Beth
Mike and Beth Hunnicutt
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