Ethelee Fox Gibson
July 21, 1940 ~ July 3, 2008
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Ethelee Fox Gibson, 67, of Asheville, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2008, at the Laurels of Summit Ridge.
A native of Buncombe Co., Mrs. Gibson was a daughter of the late Cecil Fox and Mary Faith Fox Floyd. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Lynn Gibson Lowe.
Mrs. Gibson was a loving and caring mother. Her life was her children. She especially enjoyed all of her family's sports activities. She also volunteered for the PTA, and the Girl Scouts. She later became an L.P.N., and worked for the last 15 years at CarePartners. She had the ability to make people laugh. She was a member of Oakley Baptist Church.
Mrs. Gibson is survived by her husband, Claude Gibson; children, Kim Roberts and husband Kenneth, and Andy Gibson, all of Marshall, and Joey Gibson, of Asheville; four grandchildren, Drew Gibson, of Marshall, Brandon Lowe, of the home, Leah Gibson, and Colton Roberts, both of Marshall; sisters, Cecile Rhodes, of Asheville, and Susan Floyd-Cudd, of Charlotte; aunts, Janie Marlowe, and Flora Wilson, both of Asheville.
A funeral service for Mrs. Gibson will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Oakley Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom Pierce officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Memorials may be made to Oakley Baptist Church, 70 Fairview Avenue, Asheville, NC 28803.
The family expresses their appreciation to the members of North Fork Baptist Church for the many kindnesses provided to them.
Dear Joey,
You were blessed with a caring mother who was so proud of you. May the good memories and love she shared bring you comfort.
Ethelee was a wonderful to work with and an inspiration to the patients she served.She brought laughter and a joy of life to everyone. I will truly miss her magical spirit.
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT ETHELEE. I REMEMBER US IN SCHOOL AT OAKLEY. MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY
Claude,
Please be assured of my condolences, as well as my prayer, on the passing of Ethelee. May the Lord’s grace be a source of great strength for you and the family.
Vernon
Sorry for your lose. I went to school with Ethelee at A.C. Reynolds. God Bless you all
Dear Claude,
I am sorry for your loss and well remember your football skills. Marsha
I have fond memories of walking to and from school from the village with Ethelee. We were in the same class many times in grade school at Oakley. I was really excited to see her at Helen’s book signing about the village.
Goodbye Cousin.
Claude,
We are thinking of you. May you and your family find comfort and peace knowing others care.
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Blessings and peace. Betty Nelon Rhodes
Claude so sorry for your loss. If & when you get time let me hear from you. Our prayers are with you.
ETHELLE AND I WERE NEIGHBORS WHEN WE WERE CHILDREN. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL THE FAMILY.
SINCERE SYMPATHY
RAYE
Hi Claude;
So sorry to hear about your wife.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim Mills, class of 56.
Ethelee was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and the family.
Ethelee was the truest example of a devoted Mother. Her sparkling eyes and warm humor would always make you smile. Rest in peace, Ethelee. May God bless the family and give them peace and comfort.
Sorry to hear of the passing of a true friend in school and after. We are out of town but our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
I remember Ethelee as a pretty girl at Reynolds High School. Later, Andy played football with my son at Reynolds. It is sad to lose such a beautiful person.
John Jacobs
I worked with Ethelee at VHP during the ‘Westgate Days’, and I must say she was a treasure to both her friends and patients. She was always happy and upbeat. May she rest now knowing she served her patients, friends and family well. May God Bless you. Sandra ‘Sharpe’ Rice
The Gibson Family,
I am truly sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person. I can actually say that I know what your family is going through. I am sorry for not being present for her funeral, but our thoughts and prayers are with you. Joey, Brandon, thanks for visiting Jason in the hospital. It ment a lot to him. If we can be of any help, please call. Again, sorry for the loss.
Love,
Jason, Tara, Hannah, and Katie
We really enjoyed Ethelee as our neighbor and will always remember her enjoying her front porch and caring for all her beautiful flowers. Our prayers and sympathy are with the family.
Colleen Colledge and Nancy Indriso
Ethelee was such a nice person to know. We are very sorry for your loss. Please let us know if you need anything!
Nicole ‘Wilson’ Rogers and family
Uncle Claude, Kim, Andy, and Joey. Thinking of you all. Sorry for your loss. I’ll miss Aunt Ethelee. I remember some very fun trips to town with her and Lynn when I was a kid. Kathy
Claude, I am so sorry about Ethelee. I am thinking of you and your family.
My mom, Dot Whitaker, had the pleasure of sharing a room with Ethelee at the Summit for a short while. We certainly enjoyed getting to know her and feel honored to have had the opportunity. We are deeply sorry for your loss, but know that she is with Jesus tonight watching over all of us. God bless you all.
My thoughts are with The Gibson Family. Ethelee and I shared many smiles and much laughter during the growing years of Joey and Nicole. I will always treasure that Special Lady! Ethelee,will truly be missed,and always remembered. My thoughts are with you all. Sincerely,Mickey Wilson
Claude, Kim, Andy, & Joey,
I am so sorry to hear about Ethelee. She was a wonderful lady always remembered me and the family from the Mars Hill days. All of my family shares in your loss.
John, LinDa, Jo & Amy Campbell
Andy and Joey,
Just a note to say I am so sorry about your Mom. I enjoyed talking with her at ballgames at Reynolds while you fellows were in high school. She was one proud Mom and you knew she loved her family. Keep the good memories you have of her in your heart and she will be with you always. God bless and keep you is my prayer.
Love in Christ,
Ethel Jacobson
‘Jake’
Claude and Family, it has been many years since I worked for you at TU and babysat. I’m sorry I found you after Ethelee passed away