Ella B. Gibson

Ella B. Gibson, 88, of Delmar, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. She was born on October 26, 1921 in Washington, PA, a daughter of the late Frank and N. Mae Briggs. Mrs. Gibson was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Salisbury, where along with other things, she taught bible school and was previously active in Sunday school classes. Family and those close to her best knew her for her unwavering faith in God. As a homemaker she took much pride in raising her family in a Christian household. She was very creative with her hands and left many treasures for her family to behold in her hand painted plates and china. As she enjoyed knitting and crocheting, she knitted an afghan for every new child in her family. She loved nature, especially watching and feeding the birds. She is survived by three sons, Ralph A. Gibson, III and his wife Gail of Delmar, Brian L. Gibson and his wife Karen of Sellersville, PA and George Gibson and his wife Linda of Emmaus, PA; two nieces, who were like daughters to her, Nancy Messick of Laurel and Carol Dunn and her husband Gene of Pittsville, MD; eight grandchildren, David Gibson, Donald Gibson, Tracy Roberto, Kristy Hottinger, Jeffrey Gibson, Stephen Gibson, Amy Dewire and Melissa Gibson; nineteen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; and great nieces and nephews who were like grandchildren, Greg Crothers, Sherri Luciano, Shelly Larrimore, Tami Crothers, Michael Dunn and Lisa Jacob. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved Husband, Ralph A. Gibson, Jr., who passed in October 2003; two brothers, Frank “Britton” Briggs and Oscar Briggs; a sister, Nancy Dicks; and a great niece, Cynthia Crothers. A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 11, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove Street, Delmar, where family and friends may call from 1:00 to 2:00. The Reverend Lou Bradley will officiate. Interment will follow the services at Wicomico Memorial Park in Salisbury. Following the interment, the family would like to welcome everyone to join them at Calvary Baptist Church in Salisbury for a time of food and fellowship. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Gibson’s memory to Christian Shelter, Inc., 334 Barclay Street, Salisbury, MD 21804 or to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301, Attn: Gift Processing. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

Ella B. Gibson

October 26, 1921 - December 3, 2009