Mary Eleanor Gibson

A Celebration of Life

Mary Eleanor

Gibson Sunrise July 4, 1926

Sunset January 30, 2015

Saturday, February 7, 2015 Service: 10:00 a.m.

Living Water Baptist Church 2104 Elysian Fields Avenue New Orleans, LA 70117

Kenneth L. McDowell, DD - Pastor/Teacher, Officiant

Her Story “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet water.

He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.”

Psalm 23:1-3

God saw the road was getting rough and the hills too hard to climb. He gently closed her loving eyes and whispered, “Peace be thine.” On January 30, 2015, at 1:30 p.m., Mary Eleanor Gibson answered God’s call.

Mary Martin was born July 4, 1926, in Plaquemine, LA. She was the fourth of six children born to the late Theophile Martin, Sr., and Mary Pernell Martin. Mary graduated from Iberville High School. She worked many years as a domestic worker.

She met and married the late Leon Gibson. This union was blessed with five children; Aston Michael Charleen, Shelia, Leon and Mark.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Theophile, Sr. and Mary Martin; one son, Aston Michael Gibson; four brothers, Lawrence, Edward, Richard and Theophile Martin, Jr. and one sister, Ethel O’Brien.

Mary leaves to cherish in memory her children, Charleen, Shelia, Leon and Mark; two grandsons, Derrick and Devon Robertson; six great grandchildren, Jayshawn, Derrionne, DJ, Jasmone, Derrielle and Dorian. Also a host of other relatives and friends.

Order of Service Processional Scripture Readings Old Testament Reading ...……………….…………... Psalm 23 New Testament Reading ..…………...…………… John 14:1-3 Prayer / Chant …………………………………………………….

Selection ..………………………………………………….. Choir Poem ..……………………………………………. Shelia Gibson Obituary / Acknowledgements ………………. Essie Blanchard Solo ………………………………………………… Glenda Veal Eulogy …………………………… Pastor Kenneth L. McDowell Ministerial Expressions Parting View Recessional

Acknowledgements She is gone but not forgotten. Loving memories never die as years roll on and days go by. In our hearts a memory is kept for the one we love and shall never forget.

We, the family of Mrs. Mary Eleanor Gibson, would like to personally thank you for the acts of kindness, love and support that have been shown to us during this time of our loss. Each sympathetic gesture served as a source of comfort to us. We pray God’s blessings upon each and every one of you. Again, we say “Thank You.” Sincerely, The Family

Arrangements

Internment

Entrusted to

D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home 3933 Washington Avenue New Orleans, LA 701

Repast

Providence Memorial Park 8200 Airline Drive Metairie, LA

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