Ethel Willis Chenault Gibson, 84, of Highland Springs, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father, William B. Chenault; brother, John Chenault, and sister, Lois Chenault St. Clair Hamlett. She was a beloved housewife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and lover of all four legged friends. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Thomas E. Gibson; sons, Keith Gibson (Pat) and Bill Gibson (Diane); mother, Hallie Samuels Chenault; grandchildren, Eric Gibson (Jocelyn Walker), Amanda Gibson Long (Matthew), Tatanka Gibson, Kirkland Fiorella (Michael) and Philip Wohlrab; great-grandchild, Kaleb Gibson; four-legged child, Kobie; brothers, Alvin Chenault (Mary Lee) and Wayne Chenault (Sue); and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave. Richmond, VA 23231 where services will be held Friday, July 22, at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park. Online condolences may be made at www.nelsenrichmond.com.
