Townson-Rose Funeral Home

Obituary for Doris Margaret Gibby


12/26/1931 - 07/20/2022


Doris Margaret Earwood Gibby, 90, of Marble went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Doris was the daughter of the late Leonard and Lou Ellen Earwood. Doris was an amazing mountain woman. She was a member of the Sunnyside Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Forrest Gibby; and two brothers Dale and Don Earwood.

She is survived by a daughter, Brenda McGaha of Marble; two sons, Charles Gibby and wife, Amelia of Marion, and Gerald Gibby and wife, Jean of Wake Forest. Six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren: Brandon Gibby and wife, Stephanie of Old Fort, NC; their sons, Jared Jenkins and Reed Gibby. Justin Gibby and wife, Chelsia of Marion, NC; their daughters, Callie Taylor, Jocelyn and Kadyn. Julie Kidwell and husband, Steven of Old Fort, NC; their daughter Sophia and son Oliver. Brett Gibby and wife, Jessica of Dexter, Maine. Andrew Manuele of Wake Forest, NC. Lauren Harper and husband, Rob of Port Orchard, Washington; their daughter, Athena.

Doris leaves behind a brother, Ron Earwood and wife, Nancy of Morganton, a sister, Lois Adams that was her caretaker for the last four years and a very beloved nephew David who was her constant repair man.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home, Andrews with Pastor Ronnie Coffey and Rev. Eddie Hardin officiating. Interment will be in Moss Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brandon, Justin, and Brett Gibby, Andrew Manuele, Steve Kidwell, David and Dennis Earwood, and Jeff Trull. Honorary pallbearers are George Welhelm, Zac Foley, Doug and Claudia Lahon, Steve and Sindy Cooper, Joe Barton, Keith Lovin, Oliver Kidwell, Reed Gibby, Greg Huskins, Scott Wike, Bob Whitehead and Jonathan Carver.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-3:00 pm Sunday, July 24, 2022 prior to the services at Townson-Rose Funeral Home, Andrews.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements.



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