Gibson, Ruth Gallahan, age 86, widow of Richard Rice Gibson, passed away January 11, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert G. Gallahan and Pearl Wharton Gallahan; her sister, Blanache G. Hubiak; and brothers, Ashton H. Gallahan and Robert H. Gallahan. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara E. Gibson.
Born in Spotsylvania County, she had lived in Richmond since 1955.
The family will receive friends 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday (today) at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd. A graveside service will be conducted 12 p.m. Monday, January 14, at Oak Hill Cemetery, 1902 Plank Rd., Fredericksburg, Va. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Central Virginia Food Bank or “Pay it Forward,” as Ruth often did, by helping an individual or organization of your choice. Online condolences at www.woodyfuneralhomeparham.com.
