Sylvia Gibbs

Sylvia Watson Gibbs Mrs. Sylvia Watson Gibbs, 85, widow of John Currie Gibbs, passed away quietly on January 14, 2013 at Roman Eagle Memorial Home after being in declining health for the past six months. Mrs. Gibbs was born on April 1, 1927 in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England to Sarah Short and Thomas Watson. During World War II, she met John Currie Gibbs when he was stationed in the United States Air Force in England. They were married after the war on November 15, 1946. Mrs. Gibbs is survived by her three children; Mrs. Sally Vick and husband H. Russell Vick of Greensboro, NC, Mrs. Susan Cumbey and husband James Lloyd Cumbey of Richmond, VA, and Mr. John C. Gibbs III of Winston-Salem, NC. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family would like to express gratitude to the caring nursing staff at Roman Eagle Memorial Home, and especially to her loving companion and caregiver Sheritta Brooks. Funeral services will be held at Mount Vernon United Methodist Church on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 1:00PM with the Reverend Barry Foster officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Following the burial, a reception will be held in the Evergreen Room at Stratford House.