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Betty Mae Mitchell Gipson was born in Smoke Bend, LA on July 22, 1935 to Helen Israel and Peter L. Mitchell, Sr. She traveled to the heavenly realm on February 7, 2019 at 9:35 a.m., at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA. Baptized by Reverend Antoine Gomez at St. Matthew Baptist Church, she was active in church at a young age. She was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church in Gonzales, LA. for over 50 years. As the eldest of eight (8) children, she always felt the need to set the example. At an early age, she honed leadership skills in the home and in school. Since her high school days, Betty M. Gipson had a deep abiding love for literature, language and the arts. She tutored fellow students before graduating from Lowery High School in Donaldsonville, LA as the 1953 Class Valedictorian. She attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA, graduating in 1957 with a Bachelor Degree in Secondary Education, majoring in English. That same year, she married Lawrence Gipson, her "childhood sweetheart" and four days later, she began her teaching career at Prairieville High School, Prairieville, LA. She received her Masters Degree in Secondary Education in 1964, then in 1965, she taught at Kennedy Memorial High School in Gonzales, LA for three (3) years. That all-black high school changed to East Ascension Jr. High School in 1968 during the days of integration. She changed placement with the opening of St. Amant High School in 1979 until her retirement in 1989 after 32 years of educating Ascension Parish youth. As their careers grew, their family grew with the blessings of four darling children: Rawn Valen, Chris Darcel, Veronique Caron, and Damatia Nicole. She was extremely proud of her grandchildren, Lancer LaRawnce and Symone Christel. With sophisticated eloquence, immeasurable grace and a commanding, albeit appealing teaching style, she parlayed not only English, but also a standard of excellence to youthful minds throughout her life. She was highly respected and widely admired having received many accolades for teaching, public speaking and for her penchant for fashion and style. She leaves to cherish precious memories her loving husband of sixty one years, Lawrence Gipson, three (3) devoted children: Rawn (Monicker Ford), Chris, and Damatia Gipson; wonderful grandchildren: Lancer Gipson and Symone Miller; three (3) brothers: Clarence Brown (Rebecca), Detroit, MI, August Gomez (Gayle), and David Dunn, both of Donaldsonville, LA; two (2) sisters: Clarenza Jackson (Varnel, Sr.), Modeste, LA and Joushlyn D. Hammon, Donaldsonville, LA; (2) sisters-in-law: Gloria Mitchell and Dorothy Gipson; her godchild, Myron Mitchell, a close friend, Bertha E. Jackson, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, many friends, and enlightened students everywhere. Preceded in death by her daughter, Veronica C. Gipson, her parents: Helen Israel Dunn, Peter Mitchell, Sr., and stepfather,Versie Dunn; and brothers: James Kimble and Peter Mitchell, Jr. Visiting at St. Paul Baptist Church, Gonzales, LA., on Saturday, February 16, 2019 from 9 a.m. until religious service time 11 a.m. conducted by Pastor L.A. Delaney, Jr. Interment in Church Cemetery. Professional services entrusted to Hambricks Famiy Mortuary. www.hambrickmortuary.com.
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Elaine Pounds Thomas and Family
February 22, 2019
My deepest condolences for your loss. May memories of joyful times together and the comforting promises found in God's Word bring you strength, hope and peace 2Thessalonians 2:16, 17.
February 19, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.A LEGEND!!!!
jacquelyn washington
Student
February 18, 2019
jacquelyn washington
Student
February 18, 2019
Lawrence, Rawn and family. Please accept my condolences and prayers for your peace. She has surely achieved her own. I remember her kindness to a brand new teacher in 1972 and her continued grace until her retirement. I was blessed to have spent many years as her colleague.
Rhonda McGrew
February 17, 2019
Mr. Lawrence and family you have our deepest condolences. Judy and I are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember Betty and our last visit at Brewbachers a couple of years ago. The love between Lawrence and Betty after all those years of marriage was like that of a young couple. We will keep Betty alive in our Hearts and fond memories.
David and Judy Carubba
February 17, 2019
She taught me 9th Grade English 1972-73. I liked and respected her.
DDB
February 17, 2019
May God continue to comfort your family doing the time of your grief.
Sherry Stewart-Burnett
February 16, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jo Ann Wilson
February 16, 2019
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Hilda Mae Wilson Gordon & Family
February 15, 2019
Mrs. Gipson,
You were a lady of class and sophistication.
You saw the good in me and always encouraged me to do better. I used to be your chauffeur in high school.Those were good old days filled with lots of memories.
Rest In Peace.
Jessie Brown
Jessie Brown
February 15, 2019
Lester Stephens
February 14, 2019
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