Ms. Dorothy "Dot" Martin Gibson

Dot was born in Pickens South Carolina, on August 10, 1939, to the late Barney G. and Annie Mae Lusk Martin. She retired from Ryobi Motor Products in Human Resources. Dot was proud to know Christ as her Savior. She enjoyed crafting, playing the piano and the accordian, and being outside working in her garden. What Dot cherished most of all was the time she got to spend with her family.

Dot is survived by her son: Scott Gibson (Gena); four grandchildren: Amanda Thompson (Jonathan), Zach Gibson (Jessica), Justin Gibson, and Ross Gibson; five great grandchildren: Jakoby Gibson, Collins Gibson, JT Thompson, Colton Thompson, and Silas Thompson; one sister Alma Pace; and her fur best friend: Drake.

In addition to her parents, Dot was preceded in death by her beloved husband Buddy "Hoot" Gibson; her son Stanley Mitchell Gibson; and seven siblings: Thelma Black, Frances Pearson, Ruth Traber, Margie Nalley, John B. Martin, Claude Martin, and David Martin.

The funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Monday, October 19, 2026, in the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:45 to 2:45 PM, in the Garden Room.

Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Gibson family with their arrangements.