Mary Dora Gibson
June 25, 1917 ~ January 29, 2008
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD with Fr. William Gurnee officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bushwood, MD.
Visitation:
Viewing/Visitation will be held on Friday, February 1, 2008 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, with Prayers being said at 7:00 PM.
Mary Dora Morris Gibson, 90, of Abell, MD died January 29, 2008 at her residence. Born June 25, 1917 in Abell, MD she was the daughter of the late John Foster and Frances Geneva Ellis Morris. She was preceded in death by her husband John David Gibson, Sr. on April 20, 1993 in St. Mary’s Hospital; they were married on April 19, 1942 in Washington, DC. She is survived by her children: John David Gibson, Jr. and his wife Phyllis of Avenue, MD and Frances Dolores Burch of Abell, MD; sister: Eunice Marie Morris Guy of Mechanicsville, MD; grandchildren: Pamela Long and her husband Paul of Hollywood, MD, Lisa Buckler and her husband Glenn of Avenue, MD, Gerald Burch and his wife Nancy of Mechanicsville, MD and Charles Burch of Abell, MD and 11 great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her siblings: Joseph Earl “Popeye” Morris, Charles Ernest “Tootsie” Morris, Frank Victor Morris, John Sylvester “Neutsie” Morris, Irvin Foster “Piggy” Morris and James Bernard Morris. Mrs. Gibson was a life long St. Mary’s County resident, where she attended River Springs High School. She enjoyed playing bingo and cards, making ceramics, gardening and spending time on the water. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 1, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church with Fr. William Gurnee officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Gerald F. Burch, Jr., Charles D. Burch, Paul A. Long, R. Glenn Buckler, Bernie Owens and Jimmy Downs. Contributions may be made to Holy Angels Catholic Church, 21335 Coltons Point Road, Avenue, MD 20609.
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“Delores & John David, I was shocked to hear about Dora. She was “one of a kind” and will be missed. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Our sincere sympathy to all the family. We will rmember you in our prayers.”
“Delores, you have our deepest sympathy. May God Bless!”
“John David & Phyllis, It was with sincere regret that we heard this morning of the loss of your mother. I know what a shock you have suffered. We wish to express our deepest sympathy and hope that the kind thoughts of your many friends will make your grief a little easier to bear.”
“Delores, John David and Family. We were very shocked to hear about your Mom. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.”
“JOHN DAVID AND DELORES, WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR THE PASSING OF YOUR MOTHER. WE KNOW SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE ALL OF YOUR FAMILY.”
“Delores, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“John David & Phyllis, Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very sad time. Having recently gone through the loss of my mother, I know what a difficult time this is for everyone. If there is anything at all we can do to help, please don’t hesitate to call on us. Love to all of you, “
“Delores, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know how difficult this must be for you. How lucky your mother was to have had you by her side to take care of her these past years. I know you will miss her very much. I don’t know how anyone ever gets over losing their mother. I know I can’t. I’m here if you need anything. “
“So sorry to hear this–so soon after my Mom. you are all in our prayers. “
“Phylls and John David, Times have been so difficult for all of the family for the last year, and this was something none of you expected. My heart is with you in this time of sorrow, and I want to say again how much I care about you. I did not know Mary Dora, but I know she must have been a wonderful women because you all loved and respected her very much.I’m think of you, and I hope and pray if you need anything, please don’t hesitate to call. Love you, Mary S.”
“Dear John David & Delores, We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Miss Dora was a “spitfire”, and wonderful woman. I always smile when I hear stories about your dad, mom, and other members of the Morris clan. Best Love,”
“Delores, I was so sorry to hear this news. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your inner strength and faith will help you through this most difficult time. May God Bless you and your family.”
“John David and Delores, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. No one can ever take your dear Mother’s place but God’s grace will see you through this difficult time.”
“Delores, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Luanne Raley”
“John David, Phyllis, Pam, and Lisa — I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. “
“Delores and John David, You are both in our thoughts and prayers. Your mom was a very special person. “
“Delores and Family My sincere sympathy in the loss of your Mother. I will always remember the good times with your Mother when we would go to Marlow Heights shopping and the trip she made to Las Vegas with our group. Dora was sincere and to the point and that was what everyone loved about her. May God help to ease your pain and sorrow.”
“Dolores, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. “