Martha L. (Harp) Gibson, age 77, of Phoenix, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 2, 2020, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Dallas, TX from complications of ALS. Born June 17, 1942, in Huntsville, Alabama, the daughter of the late Revs. William H. Harp and Mary K (Berryhill) Harp. Martha graduated from Williams High School in Williams, AZ. She later married the love of her life Curtis Lee Gibson of Phoenix, AZ on July 6, 1963.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Curtis Lee Gibson, her parents and her brother William C. Harp.
She enjoyed raising her children and retired from a career of administrative work with the Phoenix Boys Choir. She also enjoyed her church family and demonstrated her musical gift in singing solos, with groups and choir performances. Martha enjoyed traveling and adventure, most recently to Israel, Ireland, England, Scotland, and France.
Martha is survived by her children, Sharon Sheri (Gibson) Griffin (Husband: Brad) of Allen, TX and Ronald Lee Gibson (Wife: Carol) of Indianapolis, IN. Grandchildren, Renee Nelson, Jenifer Nelson, Corey Read, Cameron Griffin, Ashley Gibson, Julia Gibson, Austin Gibson and great-grandsons Lane Zable and Karson Zable. She also leaves nieces and nephews, many cousins and lifelong friends who will miss her greatly.
Condolences may be offered and visitation to the family from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2020, at A.L. Moore- Grimshaw Funeral Home located at 710 West Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Desert Springs Community Church, 14440 West Indian School Rd. Goodyear, AZ with Pastor Steve Engram officiating.
Burial will follow around 1:30 p.m. at Greenwood Memory Lawn 2300 West Van Buren, Phoenix, AZ 85009, with Pastor Steve Sonmor officiating.
In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Martha’s name to the ALS Association of Arizona. www.alsaz.org or Desert Springs Community Church.
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