Laura Avis Gibson, 85, our beloved sister, aunt, and friend to all, departed her earthly life on Sunday, October 11, 2009, and went to be with our Lord in Heaven.
Avis was the daughter of the late John and Victoria Gibson. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Howard Gibson and Donald Gibson, and her sisters, Rachel Gibson and Mary Gibson Rowan.
Avis is survived by her brothers, Stephen Gibson of Greensboro, North Carolina, and James Gibson (Ruth) of Hickory, North Carolina, and by her sisters, Ella Gibson Hayworth (Hubert) of Burlington, North Carolina, and Lucy Gibson Varker (Bill) of Chesapeake, Virginia; by 17 nieces and nephews and many grandnieces and grandnephews. Avis was the favorite aunt.
Born in 1923 in Randolph County, North Carolina, Avis graduated from Allen Jay High School at the age of 16. Later, she also graduated from Jones Business College. She began her career in the spinning department of a Burlington Industries textile plant in High Point, and through her efficient and hard work in various Burlington plants was promoted to Plant Personnel Manager in 1972. Avis retired from Burlington Industries after 38 years of service. Not one to be idle, Avis worked post- retirement in a part-time job with American Greeting Cards for 23 years, which she enjoyed very much.
Avis was very patriotic and proudly served in the Women's Coast Guard Reserve (SPARS) during World War II from January, 1944, until discharge on March 4, 1946. Every day was like a patriotic celebration for Avis. She placed an American flag on the porch post of her home every day and took the flag in every night pursuant to flag regulations. During her service in the Coast Guard, Avis was awarded several medals including Good Conduct, American Campaign, and World War II Victory. Several years later, she qualified as a charter member of the Women's Memorial for Military Service which is located in Washington, D.C.
Avis was a faithful member of Green Street Baptist Church, where she had many friends. She was also a supporter of the American Cancer Society Walk for Life, having herself been a 41-year cancer survivor. She was also a supporter of the American Heart Association .
In recent years, Avis suffered heart trouble. She underwent recent heart surgery from which she was not able to recover despite her brave and valiant efforts and the excellent care she received at High Point Regional Medical Center.
The family expresses grateful appreciation to Steve and Kay Gibson for their loving care of Avis while she was hospitalized, and to the doctors and nurses who cared for her so diligently.
Avis had a kind and generous heart and a loving, giving spirit. She was the glue that held our large family together. We will miss her dearly.
Services with military rites will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, at Green Street Baptist Church, which is located at 303 North Rotary Drive in High Point.
Visitation with the family will be from 6:30 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, at Cumby Funeral Home on Eastchester Drive. Interment will be in Floral Garden Memorial Park in High Point.
Flowers are welcome, or donations may be made to Green Street Baptist Church, 303 North Rotary Drive, High Point, NC 27262, or to the local chapters of the American Cancer Society Walk for Life or to the American Heart Association .
Arrangements are by Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point.
Avis was the daughter of the late John and Victoria Gibson. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Howard Gibson and Donald Gibson, and her sisters, Rachel Gibson and Mary Gibson Rowan.
Avis is survived by her brothers, Stephen Gibson of Greensboro, North Carolina, and James Gibson (Ruth) of Hickory, North Carolina, and by her sisters, Ella Gibson Hayworth (Hubert) of Burlington, North Carolina, and Lucy Gibson Varker (Bill) of Chesapeake, Virginia; by 17 nieces and nephews and many grandnieces and grandnephews. Avis was the favorite aunt.
Born in 1923 in Randolph County, North Carolina, Avis graduated from Allen Jay High School at the age of 16. Later, she also graduated from Jones Business College. She began her career in the spinning department of a Burlington Industries textile plant in High Point, and through her efficient and hard work in various Burlington plants was promoted to Plant Personnel Manager in 1972. Avis retired from Burlington Industries after 38 years of service. Not one to be idle, Avis worked post- retirement in a part-time job with American Greeting Cards for 23 years, which she enjoyed very much.
Avis was very patriotic and proudly served in the Women's Coast Guard Reserve (SPARS) during World War II from January, 1944, until discharge on March 4, 1946. Every day was like a patriotic celebration for Avis. She placed an American flag on the porch post of her home every day and took the flag in every night pursuant to flag regulations. During her service in the Coast Guard, Avis was awarded several medals including Good Conduct, American Campaign, and World War II Victory. Several years later, she qualified as a charter member of the Women's Memorial for Military Service which is located in Washington, D.C.
Avis was a faithful member of Green Street Baptist Church, where she had many friends. She was also a supporter of the American Cancer Society Walk for Life, having herself been a 41-year cancer survivor. She was also a supporter of the American Heart Association .
In recent years, Avis suffered heart trouble. She underwent recent heart surgery from which she was not able to recover despite her brave and valiant efforts and the excellent care she received at High Point Regional Medical Center.
The family expresses grateful appreciation to Steve and Kay Gibson for their loving care of Avis while she was hospitalized, and to the doctors and nurses who cared for her so diligently.
Avis had a kind and generous heart and a loving, giving spirit. She was the glue that held our large family together. We will miss her dearly.
Services with military rites will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, at Green Street Baptist Church, which is located at 303 North Rotary Drive in High Point.
Visitation with the family will be from 6:30 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, at Cumby Funeral Home on Eastchester Drive. Interment will be in Floral Garden Memorial Park in High Point.
Flowers are welcome, or donations may be made to Green Street Baptist Church, 303 North Rotary Drive, High Point, NC 27262, or to the local chapters of the American Cancer Society Walk for Life or to the American Heart Association .
Arrangements are by Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point.
Laura Avis Gibson, 85, our beloved sister, aunt, and friend to all, departed her earthly life on Sunday, October 11, 2009, and went to be with our Lord in Heaven.
Avis was the daughter of the late John and Victoria Gibson. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Howard Gibson and Donald Gibson, and her sisters, Rachel Gibson and Mary Gibson Rowan.
Avis is survived by her brothers, Stephen Gibson of Greensboro, North Carolina, and James Gibson (Ruth) of Hickory, North Carolina, and by her sisters, Ella Gibson Hayworth (Hubert) of Burlington, North Carolina, and Lucy Gibson Varker (Bill) of Chesapeake, Virginia; by 17 nieces and nephews and many grandnieces and grandnephews. Avis was the favorite aunt.
Born in 1923 in Randolph County, North Carolina, Avis graduated from Allen Jay High School at the age of 16. Later, she also graduated from Jones Business College. She began her career in the spinning department of a Burlington Industries textile plant in High Point, and through her efficient and hard work in various Burlington plants was promoted to Plant Personnel Manager in 1972. Avis retired from Burlington Industries after 38 years of service. Not one to be idle, Avis worked post- retirement in a part-time job with American Greeting Cards for 23 years, which she enjoyed very much.
Avis was very patriotic and proudly served in the Women's Coast Guard Reserve (SPARS) during World War II from January, 1944, until discharge on March 4, 1946. Every day was like a patriotic celebration for Avis. She placed an American flag on the porch post of her home every day and took the flag in every night pursuant to flag regulations. During her service in the Coast Guard, Avis was awarded several medals including Good Conduct, American Campaign, and World War II Victory. Several years later, she qualified as a charter member of the Women's Memorial for Military Service which is located in Washington, D.C.
Avis was a faithful member of Green Street Baptist Church, where she had many friends. She was also a supporter of the American Cancer Society Walk for Life, having herself been a 41-year cancer survivor. She was also a supporter of the American Heart Association .
In recent years, Avis suffered heart trouble. She underwent recent heart surgery from which she was not able to recover despite her brave and valiant efforts and the excellent care she received at High Point Regional Medical Center.
The family expresses grateful appreciation to Steve and Kay Gibson for their loving care of Avis while she was hospitalized, and to the doctors and nurses who cared for her so diligently.
Avis had a kind and generous heart and a loving, giving spirit. She was the glue that held our large family together. We will miss her dearly.
Services with military rites will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, at Green Street Baptist Church, which is located at 303 North Rotary Drive in High Point.
Visitation with the family will be from 6:30 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, at Cumby Funeral Home on Eastchester Drive. Interment will be in Floral Garden Memorial Park in High Point.
Flowers are welcome, or donations may be made to Green Street Baptist Church, 303 North Rotary Drive, High Point, NC 27262, or to the local chapters of the American Cancer Society Walk for Life or to the American Heart Association .
Arrangements are by Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point.
Avis was the daughter of the late John and Victoria Gibson. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Howard Gibson and Donald Gibson, and her sisters, Rachel Gibson and Mary Gibson Rowan.
Avis is survived by her brothers, Stephen Gibson of Greensboro, North Carolina, and James Gibson (Ruth) of Hickory, North Carolina, and by her sisters, Ella Gibson Hayworth (Hubert) of Burlington, North Carolina, and Lucy Gibson Varker (Bill) of Chesapeake, Virginia; by 17 nieces and nephews and many grandnieces and grandnephews. Avis was the favorite aunt.
Born in 1923 in Randolph County, North Carolina, Avis graduated from Allen Jay High School at the age of 16. Later, she also graduated from Jones Business College. She began her career in the spinning department of a Burlington Industries textile plant in High Point, and through her efficient and hard work in various Burlington plants was promoted to Plant Personnel Manager in 1972. Avis retired from Burlington Industries after 38 years of service. Not one to be idle, Avis worked post- retirement in a part-time job with American Greeting Cards for 23 years, which she enjoyed very much.
Avis was very patriotic and proudly served in the Women's Coast Guard Reserve (SPARS) during World War II from January, 1944, until discharge on March 4, 1946. Every day was like a patriotic celebration for Avis. She placed an American flag on the porch post of her home every day and took the flag in every night pursuant to flag regulations. During her service in the Coast Guard, Avis was awarded several medals including Good Conduct, American Campaign, and World War II Victory. Several years later, she qualified as a charter member of the Women's Memorial for Military Service which is located in Washington, D.C.
Avis was a faithful member of Green Street Baptist Church, where she had many friends. She was also a supporter of the American Cancer Society Walk for Life, having herself been a 41-year cancer survivor. She was also a supporter of the American Heart Association .
In recent years, Avis suffered heart trouble. She underwent recent heart surgery from which she was not able to recover despite her brave and valiant efforts and the excellent care she received at High Point Regional Medical Center.
The family expresses grateful appreciation to Steve and Kay Gibson for their loving care of Avis while she was hospitalized, and to the doctors and nurses who cared for her so diligently.
Avis had a kind and generous heart and a loving, giving spirit. She was the glue that held our large family together. We will miss her dearly.
Services with military rites will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, at Green Street Baptist Church, which is located at 303 North Rotary Drive in High Point.
Visitation with the family will be from 6:30 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, at Cumby Funeral Home on Eastchester Drive. Interment will be in Floral Garden Memorial Park in High Point.
Flowers are welcome, or donations may be made to Green Street Baptist Church, 303 North Rotary Drive, High Point, NC 27262, or to the local chapters of the American Cancer Society Walk for Life or to the American Heart Association .
Arrangements are by Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point.
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