Agnes Mildred Gibson
April 26, 1926 ~ April 17, 2010
Services:
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 23, 2010 at 10:00AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD with Fr. Wm. Gurnee officiating. Interment will follow in the Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 22, 2010 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel with prayers being recited at 7:00PM.
Agnes Mildred Downs Gibson, 83 from Avenue, MD, died April 17, 2010 at St. Mary's Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD. Born April 26, 1926 in Oakley, MD. She was the daughter of the late David and Agnes Downs.
Mildred was the loving wife of the late Andrew (Jack) Gibson, Sr., whom she married on June 26, 1944 in Avenue, MD and who preceded her in death June 23, 2006. She is also preceded in death by her sons, Andrew (Jackie) Gibson, Jr., and Ritchie Downs Gibson, as well as her siblings Andrew Downs, Ritchie Downs and Mary Bailey.
Mildred is survivied by her children, Sherry Brown of Avenue, MD, Bonnie Mattingly of Abell, MD, William (Buddy) Gibson of Clements, MD and Mildred Sue Farrell of Clements, MD. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Dawn Holeman, Candide Rayle, Tracy Graves, William (Billy) Gibson, Brandi Baker, Wendy Gibson, Noelle Diamond, Kimmy Mattingly, Hannah Burroughs, Heather Gibson, Ritchie Gibson, Bradley Farrell and Blake Gibson. Her great-grandchildren are Courtney Rayle, Jacyln Gibson, Justin Rayle, Cameron Gibson, Brady Graves, Alexis Baker, Cody Holeman, Joshua Diamond, Ethan Diamond, Chole Diamond, Melanie Goldsborough and Chelsea Mattingly.
Mildred graduated in 1943 from Margaret brent High School. She was employed at Pax Naval Air Base, then later became part owner in Gibson Ridge Homes Construction in which she retired. Mildred had many things she enjoyed in life, with family being the first. She also enjoyed ceramics in which she owned a business with her daughters, Mud Puddle Ceramics. Mildred was an avid card player who enjoyed hosting many card parties. She was a strong believer in faith, with a special love for the Blessed Mother. Mildred was also a member of the Holy Angels Church Sodality.
Pallbearers are George Brown, Charles (Kinky) Mattingly, Tracy Graves, William (Billy) Farrell, Ritchie Gibson and William (Buddy) Gibson.
Contributions may be made to the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Avenue, MD 20609 and/or the Alzheimers Association National Capital Area Chapter P.O. Box 1889 LaPlata, MD 20646.
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“Heartfelt sympathy to the Gibson family. I will miss seeing Mrs. Gibson on my visits to the Nursing Center. She was always dressed so nicely and had a pleasant smile for all of us. May she rest in peace……..”
“Too the whole Gibson Family, we are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Our love, thoughts and prayers to every member of the Gibson family and to Mildred’s friends and caregiver’s too. Mildred was a most wonderful person and we cherish all of our special and good memories with her and her family. May Mildred find peace in heaven with God and the Blessed Mother and her loved ones. Her date of death is also the 50th anniversary of our brother’s death… Dickie Guy. “
“To Mildred’s Family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. She is at peace now and remembers everyone by name. What a party she is having up above with Jack and her boys.”
“Sherry & family – We are truly saddened by the losss of Ms. Gibson. I will always cherrish the times I spent at the Gibson house when I was in grade school. Ms. Gibson was always so kind to me. Please accept our prayers and may she rest in peace.”
“MY SINCERE BEST WISHES TO THE GIBSON FAMILY.”
“Our love & prayers go out to all of you. Your Mom is with Jack, Jackie and Ritchie now and at peace. As you said she was a woman of faith and she is in heaven now, our true home.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I bet the card game has already started. God Bless”
“Bonnie, Brandi, and family, Am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.”
“I’m so sorry to hear of Aunt Mildred’s passing, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.”
“We are so sorry to hear of Mildred’s passing. In our visits to the nursing center we always checked in on her. Our sympathy to you all.”
“The Gibson Family: Mildred had the prettiest smile. I saw her a lot at the nursing home. She’ll be remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Take care of each other now. “
“SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.”
“To Mildred’s Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you all find comfort in knowing that Mildred is at peace. Cherish and remember all of the memories and good times and it will help all to get pass the days ahead. “God Bless you All.””
“I will keep the entire family in my thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you Hannah… ~Peggy~”
“Buddy, we are so saddened to hear about your mother. Please know that you and the whole family are in our thoughts and prayers. “
“Hannah, I am so sorry about your grandmother’s death. A grandmother’s love is so special and it never leaves you. Every time you think of her may you smile and remember how much she loved you!”
“My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. She was such a special Lady and Friend. If I can be of any help please let me know. My sympathy to all of you. “
“Bonnie, Brandi, and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you all and may your warm memories fill the empty spaces in your heart.”
“Ritchie, Kayla and Gibson Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. If there is anything you may need please don’t hesitate to let us know. We Love You Bunches!! “
“Buddy sorry for the loss of your mom.”
“My family including my mother Alberta Farrell wanted to send our heartfelt sympathies to you all. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.”
“So sorry to hear of Mrs. Gibson’s passing..I got to know her when my Mom was at the center and what a classy elegant lady she was. always enjoyed talking with her..she was my Mom’s roomate for a short time before Mom passed away..my condolences to the family.”
“Mildred and family, In one sense you have lost your mom, but only for a short while. You will be reunited with her in heaven, where she waits for you. Let us know if you need anything.”
“To the entire Gibson family, My thoughts and prayers go out to each of you during this difficult time. “
“We are so sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do for you please do not hesitate to call.”
“I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Gibson’s passing. I already miss seeing her at the Nursing Center. She was always so sweet and looked beautiful in her pastel colors. My prayers and sympathy are with the Gibson family.”
“To the Gibson Family, Mildred is at peace and in the comfort of Our Lord’s arms. Be there for each other and remember the good times. You are in my prayers.”
“To all of the Gibson Family, Our heart and prayers go out to you all right now, remember the beautiful moments as she would want you to, If anyone needs anything at all please let Dave and I know Love to all Terry and David Williams”
“MS, I’ve found this to be true – our parents never really leave us; they linger at the edges of our lives and memories, making their presence known when we need them most. John and I send our sorrow at your loss, our love and our prayers to you and your family.”
“So sorry to hear of Miss Mildred’s passing. I’m sure they’re all in heaven playing cards and checking on us. Will keep you all in our prayers.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family, we are deeply sorry to hear of another loss for you as Mildred joins Jack, Jackie and Ritchie on her journey in heaven. Let us know if we can do anything.”
“My deepest sympathy to the Gibson family. She was a wonderful lady. Remember all the wonderful times you had together.”
“Buddy, Wendy and family, my deepest condolences to your family in the loss of your mother and grandmother. God bless you all.”
“Dear Gibson Family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. May Mrs. Gibson now rest in peace with our Lord.”
“Bill and I are sending our thoughts, prayers and love to all of you. So sorry we can’t be there. I’m thankful for the morning that I had alone with Mildred and the prayers that we shared. She is finally at peace.”
“We send our deepest sympathies to all of you on the loss of a lovely lady.Please know that we are here for you should you need us at any time.”
“Dear Family, My heart is heavy with the loss of your Mom, but we know she is in a happy place now with the ones she loved. She was always a very “special” person to me and I loved her dearly. May she now rest in Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Buddy, Connie and Gibson Family, The heart remembers most what it has loved best. May memories comfort you and bring you peace during this very difficult time.”
“Buddy, Ritchie and family, Our deepest sympathies for your loss and sincere wishes for the comfort of warm family memories.”
“Buddy, Connie wishing you and your family strength and peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“MILDRED, HANNAH & FAMILY WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.MILDRED I NEVER MET YOUR MOM BUT IF SHE WAS ANYTHING LIKE YOU ,AND YOUR DAUGHTER I KNOW SHE WAS A VERY SPECIAL LADY. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.”