Margie Marie (Hooper) Gibson

Margie Marie Hooper Gibson, 97, of Franklin, NC, went to be with the Lord Monday, January 18, 2021.  She was born October 8, 1923 in Macon County to the late Fred Hooper, Sr. and Hester Gibson Hooper. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, George Robert Gibson, also two sisters, Irene Carter from Florida and Roma Nell Mashburn of Franklin; three brothers, Lloyd Hooper and Fred Hooper, Jr of Franklin and Laughty Hooper of Hayesville; two granddaughters, Heather and Ashley Jennings.

Margie is survived by four sons, J. D. Gibson (Helen), Isaac Gibson (Freda), R. L. Gibson, Bobby Gibson (Margie Car); two daughters, Mary Wiggins (Jim) and Shirley Jennings (Vance); three sisters, Ruth Hooper, Olene Sanders both of Franklin and Willa Fay Pendergrass of Nantahala; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.

Margie was a Charter member of Mashburn Branch Baptist Church.  She loved her family and enjoyed them coming at meal time.  While she was able she loved gardening, canning and freezing the produce for the winter.  There was a new member of the family, a baby doll named Suzie which she took care of like a child of her own.

Mrs. Gibson will lie in state from 9:00 am till 1:00 pm Thursday, January 21st at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home Chapel.  A private service will follow with Rev. Bobby Cloer and Rev. Richard Salmonson officiating.  Pallbearers will be grandsons, Gary Gibson, Caleb Gibson, Tanner Gerber, Brannon Gerber, Chris Gerber, and Mitchel Kirkland.  Honorary pallbearers will be granchildren, Terry Brooks, Patsy Kirkland, Kimberly Gerber and Cindy Cope.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Gibson family.  Online condolences may be made at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.

Due to Covid 19 the family ask for social distancing and mask be worn.

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