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1920 - 2013
 Verlia Dorothy Childers Gibson, 92, of Huntington, went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 17, 2013. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Rev. David Cardwell and Rev. Jackie Walker. Burial will be in Morrison Cemetery, Barboursville. She was born December 18, 1920 in Cabell County, a daughter of the late Tilmon and Noma Lucas Childers. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of sixty nine years, Lovel Gibson; sisters and brothers Zelma Gue, Thelma Gue, John T. (Bud) Childers, Elsie Pierson, Katie Aluise, Janet Butensky, Elson Childers, Arnie Childers, and Kendall Childers. She was a member of Salem United Baptist Church. Verlia sang for many years in gospel quartets with her children. She was a precious loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved her children and grandchildren more than anything. She is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, Garris Connie and Beverly Gibson of Barboursville, and Mike and Louise Gibson of Salt Rock, WV; four daughters and sons-in-law, Parshia and Peachie Berry of Cullman, AL, Edra Adkins of Hurricane, Vonda and Jackie Walker of Huntington, and Dawana Starcher of Teays Valley, WV; two sisters, Halsie Ross and Ladoska Napier; nine grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren six step-grandchildren and one step great-great grandchild. She was a light and inspiration to all who knew her. She was special in so many ways. She will be greatly missed and loved forever and ever. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 11 condolences.
Charity Adkins
Tuesday August 20, 2013 at
3:29 PM
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Such a sweet precious woman of God. Her smile was never hard to find. Such a welcome ray of sunshine. Verlia's life lived for GOD you see that thru her family. Thoughts and Prayers for all of you.
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Denise May
Tuesday August 20, 2013 at
12:41 PM
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Dawana--- so very sorry to hear of your loss... thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Thoughts & prayers-Denise May
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Bill and Teresa Nid
tmnmaltese@aol.com
Tuesday August 20, 2013 at
12:39 PM
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So sorry for your loss. Will be praying for everyone
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Bo Lowe
Tuesday August 20, 2013 at
10:12 AM
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Edra and family,
So sorry for the loss of your Mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bo and Janet Lowe
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Kenney & Marsha Chastain
Tuesday August 20, 2013 at
9:32 AM
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Edra,
So sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Hold on to the precious memories you have of her. Keeping you in our prayers. Kenney & Marsha Chastain & Family
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David and Doris Childers
Tuesday August 20, 2013 at
9:24 AM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. PS. 116:15
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Tina Berry Creech
Tuesday August 20, 2013 at
8:43 AM
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I love you all and may God comfort you in this time of sadness. Our loss is heavens gain. May God Bless.
Tina
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sheila gue
Tuesday August 20, 2013 at
8:29 AM
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So sorry for your loss. I know how it feels to lose a Mother nothing like a mothers love.
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Rhonda Layne
Tuesday August 20, 2013 at
7:52 AM
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I am sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful Christian woman. You are in my prayers.
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Jerri Scragg
Monday August 19, 2013 at
4:22 PM
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All the family knows how I felt about Aunt Verlia. She was a light on the darkest day. She was such a beautiful lady inside and out and for that, she will be forever loved and remembered.
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Jim Imes
jimes@st-marys.org
Monday August 19, 2013 at
7:03 AM
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Thinking of you and your family at this time of sorrow. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim
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