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Ruth Gibson

November 25, 1919 - February 9, 2009
Service
Knott Baptist
Saturday 2/14, 2:00 pm
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Friday 2/13, 1:47 am

Ruth Gibson, 89, of Midland passed away on February 9, 2009 at Midland Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at First Baptist Church with Rev. David Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park in Big Spring. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, February 13, 2009 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm. She was born on November 25, 1919 in Elizabethtown, Illinois to Sarah May Stacey and Ezra Dean Fritz. She moved to Big Spring in 1949 where she met the love of her life, Frank Pierce Gibson. She and Frank were married on July 3, 1950 in Lovington, New Mexico. He preceded her in death in 1996. She began her civil service career in Big Spring at Webb Air Force Base. She was known as a tax preparer in both Big Spring and Midland where she truly enjoyed helping people. Ruth was deeply loved by and involved in her Sunday School Class, "The Dorcas Class," at First Baptist Church. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed painting. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and three siblings. She was also preceded in death by her son Arliegh McCree, a LA Police Officer. Survivors include daughter, Janette Escobedo and husband Daniel of Midland; sons, Vernon McCree and wife Peggy of Mayfield, Kentucky and Gary Gibson and wife Kathy of Midland; six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Arthur Carrasco, John Gibson, Brad Lanier, Blake Gibson, Brian Rainey, and Donald Lee Gibson. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Dorcas Sunday School Class. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.,

Service
Knott Baptist
Saturday 2/14, 2:00 pm
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
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Friday 2/13, 1:47 am

Ruth Gibson, 89, of Midland passed away on February 9, 2009 at Midland Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at First Baptist Church with Rev. David Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park in Big Spring. The family will receive friends at the funeralContinue Reading

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Glenda left a message on November 30, -0001:
I remember Ruth and her love for God's feathered friends. She was a loving lady who will be missed by all who knew her. May God give you all the comfort you seek at this time.
Cydney Lynch-Dodson left a message on November 30, -0001:
Dear Kathy and Gary, We would like to extend our sincere condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Cydney and Robert Dodson
Mark Brasuell left a message on November 30, -0001:
I want to give my since condolences to your family, Aunt Ruth and Uncle Frank were two of the most sincere and sweet family members to me. I remember racing them to get to Buchannon every year. She brought much joy into my life and hope she did to you too. My thoughts are with you. Mark
Dirk and Nicole Weaverling left a message on November 30, -0001:
Just wanted to tell you how much we care and are sorry for your loss. We're here for you if you need a friendly shoulder! You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers! God bless you and keep you! Love, Dirk and Nicole
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
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