Mary Ruth Gibson, age 88, of Arkadelphia passed from this life on Wednesday January 1, 2020 at her home. She was born on April 15, 1931 in Gurdon the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Grover Duncan. Mary a member of East Whelen Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, and  her husband, Frank Gibson, two sons, Michael Gibson and Louis (Buddy), and two son in laws, Billy Whisenhunt and Ronnie Gorman.

Mary is survived by three sons, Jerry Gibson (Lena) of Newport, Milton Gibson of Arkadelphia, Andy Gibson (Beverly) of Arkadelphia, two daughters, Marie Whisenhunt, Brenda Gorman all of Arkadelphia, fourteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.