Obituary of Verna Mae Gibson

Verna Mae Gibson, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born in Stewartstown on October 4, 1925 to Wayne and Hazel Blosser. She was a lifelong resident of the Stewartstown area and member of the Eden United Methodist Church where she was a board and choir member. She was an avid Mountaineer fan and participated in league bowling for over 30 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Leonidas (Bud) Gibson and four siblings, Charles T. Blosser, Pauline Harris, Nancy Nicholson, and Morris Blosser. Verna is survived by her two sons, William H. Gibson and his wife Joan of Morgantown, Charles T. Gibson and his wife Nancy Carol of Morgantown; and daughter, Carol L. Davis and her husband Donald L. Davis of Maidsville. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Karen Gibson of Orlando, FL, Jessica Davis of Asheville, NC, Daniel Davis of Morgantown, and Jane Gibson of Morgantown. She is also survived by a brother in law, Harry Gibson of Lebanon, IN and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the nurses and aides of Morgantown Hospice for their devoted care for Verna during her last few months. Due to the current COVID-19 social distancing rules, public visitation will be held at Eden United Methodist Church, Eden Church Rd., Morgantown, on Saturday, October 17th from 10-11 AM with a graveside committal service to follow at Eden Cemetery with Certified Lay Minister Lee Haught officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Eden United Methodist Church, c/o Charles Gibson, 1690 Pt. Marion Rd., Morgantown, WV 26508. Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements and online condolences may be made at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.