Margie U. Gibson

Margie graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1941. She moved to Dallas, Texas, and became a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church at the age of 19. She attended Madame C. J. Walker Cosmology School. She owned Margie's beauty shop in Ferris, Texas, and worked other jobs. She was a servant of the Lord Jesus Christ and active in: R.L. Stephens Sunday School Class, Joanna Williams Sunday School Class, Prison Ministry with Don Johnson and Issac Johnson, Usher Board, Missions, Noonday Services, Caregiver Ministries, Garden Club, Senior Monthly Luncheons, and AARP.

Her compassion for others is evident by her service with the Bethlehem Foundation.

Mother Gibson served the Dallas community by helping people with food, clothing and transportation. Margie was honored this year for Black History at the Body of Christ Assembly Church. Margie served the LORD faithfully at St. John Missionary Baptist Church until her passing she also visited Friendship West Baptist Church.

Margie has been known by more than one name: Dot, Gib, Mother Margie, Cookie, Big Mama, Grandma Margie and Auntie. She is loved by many.

On Thursday, March 1, 2018, Margie entered into her eternal home in glory. She was welcomed by her parents and siblings. Margie leaves to cherish her memory, four children: Andrew Gibson, Jr (Goldie), Gwendolyn Paul (Alexander), Ruby Williams and Repunzal Shelby (Gene); six grandchildren: Alexander Paul, III, Andrew Gibson, III, Donnell W. Paul, Tony P. Gibson, Xavier M. Williams and Tiffany William-Weathers; four great-grandchildren; and host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.