(Age 99)
Passed away peacefully on November 16, 2013, in Alexandria, Virginia. Alma was the beloved wife of the late Wallace E. Gibson and loving mother to two sons, Scott Emmet Gibson and Steven Phillip Gibson, both of whom survive her. Alma served in the Armed Forces during World War II as a Registered Nurse and achieved the rank of First Lieutenant. She was one of the army’s oldest surviving nurses at the time of her death. Alma was known for her generosity and caring spirit. She was an optimist who always managed to find the best in people. She will be sorely missed. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the DEMAINE FUNERAL HOME, 5308 Backlick Rd., Springfield, VA 22151 703-941-9428 on Saturday, November 23, 2013 from 5:00-7:00 PM. Inurnment will be private. www.demainefunerals.com
