Alma Walton Gibson

Alma Walton Gibson, a lifelong resident of Albemarle County, VA, was born on March 29, 1929, and died peacefully in her sleep on November 14, 2016. She grew up during the Great Depression as the youngest daughter of the late Sam and Myrtie Walton. She is predeceased by her three sisters: Eunice Batten, Lois Pugh, and Maggie Garrison and one grandson: Jareb David Gibson. Alma married her high school sweetheart, the late William Arthur Gibson, and they enjoyed 62 happy years together. They raised five children: David William Gibson and wife Kay of Norfolk, VA; Donald Ray Gibson and wife Beth; Dennis Wayne Gibson and Mary Fox; Terri Gibson Morris and husband Scott of Winston-Salem, NC; and Tracy Dawn McDonald and husband Matt. She deeply loved her 16 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her in-laws: Herman and Frances Loose, Nancy Gibson, and Peggy Gibson. She lit up the Greencroft Club with her incredible style, grace, and hospitality for 28 years. Her generous spirit, infectious laugh, and poignant stories will live long in our memories. She had many friends, including special friends Bill and Nancy Goodman, Kenneth, Eugene, and Jean Varner. She leaves a huge hole in the hearts of those who knew her, and she will be sorely missed. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Teague Funeral Service. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 18, 2016 at Holly Memorial Gardens. Donations in her memory can be made to the Prize Hill Building Fund at P.O. Box 218, Free Union, VA 22940. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.teaguefuneralhome.com.