Obituary of Frances W. Gibson

Frances W Gibson, 97, of Point Marion Rd., Morgantown, passed away Monday, November 23, 2015, at Golden Living Center. She was born April 21, 1918 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Franklin P. and Cora T. Walker Crytser Hawkins. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and homemaker who loved to cook and bake. She loved to quilt and during her lifetime presented many quilts as gifts to her family. She received great joy by presenting her quilts as wedding gifts to members of her family. She enjoyed the visits of her family, especially the great-grandchildren who entertained her with their singing and talking. She also enjoyed genealogy. She was an active member of the Eden United Methodist Church in Stewartstown where she directed many Vacation Bible Schools. Frances was an extremely caring person who always put the needs of others before her own. Her family was her life, and she knew no bounds in giving of herself to help her family and friends when in need. She is survived by son, Clyde P. Gibson, Sr. of Bakersfield, CA; a son and daughter-in-law, Frederick A. and Janet Gibson of Morgantown; daughter, Wilma J. Gibson of Morgantown, daughter and son-in-law Ruth A. and John R. Lynch of Chambersburg, PA, brother, Lawrence and Betty Hawkins of Pt. Marion, PA; sister Bertha Hawkins of Golden Living Center, Uniontown, PA; grandchildren, Clyde, Jr. and Laura, Robert and Venus, Nicolette, Doug and Jennifer, Dustin and Maria, Eric, Brian and Lori, Wesley and Jenna, and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward, two sons, Robert Lee and Ralph, and one infant daughter Lillian; sisters Jacqueline Klink and Bessie Storm. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, James Crytser, Archie Crytser and Avalon Hawkins; her sisters, LaVerna Hawkins Mohrbacher, Helen Headley and LuAnna Galeota. The family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to both the staff of the Golden Living Center of Morgantown, especially the nurse's station, for their care and compassion during a difficult time. They would also like to thank Pastor Wanda Brosky who was faithful to visit Frances on a regular basis. Family and friends will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce Street, Morgantown, Friday, November 27th, from 10a.m until the time of the funeral service at 1p.m with Pastor Wanda Brosky officiating. Interment will follow in Eden Cemetery, Morgantown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Eden United Methodist Church. Send condolences online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.