Marie Gibson

Services for Marie Riviere Gibson, 85 of Tyler, are scheduled for Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 10:00 AM at Stewart Family Funeral Home chapel with Dr. Steven Simmons officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Marie was born on June 24, 1923 in Tyler, Texas, the daughter of Roy and Mary Riviere. Her grandfather was Dr. Robert Hill, a Presbyterian pastor for over 60 years. He served Westminster Church in Dallas for 17 years , First Presbyterian Church in Tyler for 33 years, and after he retired, he founded Moore Memorial Presbyterian Church which later became Fifth Street Presbyterian Church. Marie graduated from John Tyler High School when she was 17, and attended the University of Oklahoma. She was a published author, drawing from her life experiences and her love of God. She found great joy in travel, gardening, and especially spending time with her family. Marie had a great love of nature, and no matter where she was, on a vacation or in her own backyard, she could spend the afternoon enjoying the clouds, appreciating the water, admiring the sunset and in the evening watching the full moon rise. Everything in nature offered her peace and relaxation. The highlight of her last 30 years was being married to, loving and caring for her husband Richard. One of the delights of Marie’s life was meeting new people, and no matter where she was she loved introducing herself and sharing the moment with those around her – in the cafeteria line, on a cruise ship, in the mall, on the street – perhaps sharing a joke, and whenever appropriate, moving the conversation to a place where she could share a spiritual insight. Marie lived an exceptionally fulfilling 85 years. She is survived by her husband Richard and her brother Rev. Dr. Roy Riviere and wife Doris of Orlando, Florida. She was preceded in death by her daughter Mary Lou. She is survived by her children John Lochner of Irving, Lynn Lochner Viale and husband Andy of Gilroy, CA, Rick Gibson and wife Susan of Ft. Worth, TX, Gary Gibson and wife Della of Hot Springs, AR and Brad Gibson and wife Kathy of Sugarland, TX and former daughters-in-law Sherry Sigler of Texas City, TX and Valencia Gibson of Sugar Land, TX. Grandchildren are Drew Viale, Jeff Viale, Ken Viale, Emily Gibson, Abby Gibson, Ryan Gibson, Amanda Gibson, Kevin Gibson, Dustin Boitnott, Jared Willsey, Hannah Carrol, Bryan Donaho and Valarie Work. Her great-grandchildren are Kaden Viale, Jeremy Richard Willsey, Mason Gibson and twins Kyra and Neela Work. Richard and Marie's home was always the center for family gatherings, annual reunions and places for friends to gather. Her family appreciates the unconditional love, laughter, compassion and strong spiritual foundation that Marie so freely offered. Visitation is scheduled from 5:00-7:00 PM Friday, at Stewart Family Funeral Home 7525 Old Jacksonville Hwy., Tyler, Texas 75703. Memorials in honor of Marie Gibson may be made to the Dr. Robert Hill Fund of Compassion in care of Fifth Street Presbyterian Church 1616 E. Fifth Street, Tyler, Texas 75701.

Marie Gibson

June 24, 1923 - September 2, 2008