In Loving Memory of Gloria Jean Gibbons, our steel magnolia...

Gloria Jean Gibbons, 72, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2008, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born March 26, 1936 in Summerton, South Carolina to the late Marie and Stephen Leon Dyson. Surviving are her husband of 55 years, Dr. Carlos Wilbur Gibbons, their three children, Carlos, Jr., Leeza and Cammy, Carlos Jr.‘s wife, Anne Marie, and six grandchildren, Lexi, Troy, Nathan, Taylor, Kelly and Blake. She is also survived by her sister Mrs. Wayne Wells of Sumter and extended family.

Jean was a wonderful, loving mother and friend who always had an open door for those in need. She loved reading, gardening and, most of all, dancing. Her kind, creative and energetic spirit enriched the lives of all who knew her.

A strong, Southern woman, Jean bravely insisted that her story be told and used to educate others facing memory diseases, resulting in the formation of The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation in her honor. Inspired by her example the Foundation is currently serving hundreds of thousands of caregivers around the country. Through her courage, scores of others are finding courage of their own to go forward in their lives; to be educated, empowered and energized. She leaves a legacy of love and an energy of change.

The family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to the nurses and staff at Lowman Home for their constant care, attention and dedication to Jean.

Visitation will be on Saturday, May 24, 2008 from 6-8pm at Caughman Harman Funeral Home, Irmo Chapel 5400 Bush River Rd. Columbia SC 29212. Services will be held at 3:00pm on Sunday, May 25, 2008 at The New Life Chapel at Lowman Home in White Rock, SC with burial services following at Bush River Memorial Gardens.

The Gibbons Family would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation or your local Alzheimer’s Association chapter in honor of Jean Gibbons' powerful and inspirational life. For more information, please CLICK HERE.

The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation can be reached by calling 1-888-OK-LEEZA and is located at 3050 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 605 in Miami, Florida 33137.

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