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Mattie Gibson Obituary

A resident of Loranger, she died at 7:32 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2013 in Loranger. She was born October 13, 1942 in New Orleans and was 70 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Efferson and husband, Lorin, Loranger; grandson, Edward Whalen and wife, Ashley; sister, Brenda Gibson, Tickfaw; 2 brothers, John Gibson, Loranger and Pat Gibson, Terrytown; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by grandson, Brian Whalen; parents, John and Viola Gibson; sister-in-law, Gayle Gibson; uncle and aunt, J.O. and Eunice Ratliff; nephew, Kenny Ratliff. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Richard Baker and Rev. Marshall Wallace. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Published by The Advocate from Oct. 5 to Oct. 6, 2013.
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brenda, so sorry to hear about mattie. my thoughts and prayer are with you and mattie's family...barbara pecora

October 24, 2013

To Lara Brenda and Family. Sorry to her of Mattie's passing. She is in Heaven now looking down on everyone saying don't cry just rejoyce.She is no more suffering.Until everyone meets again May God Bless You All.Friends Lisa,Will&flo Anthony.

Lisa Anthony

October 13, 2013

I wish to express my condolences to the family. In your time of bereavement, please know that God assures us that we will see our loved ones again. I'm sure that with the help of our loving Heavenly Father, your family, and friends, you will receive the comfort and support you need to cope with your grief.

Theresa S.

October 9, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Karen & Shannan, Gulf Coast Bank

October 8, 2013

Barbara my thoughts and prayers are with you.

melissa morgan

October 8, 2013

Barbara...I remember you when you were a
little girl seeing you at your Grandma
L.M's. God comfort and keep you as you
move through the sadness of your Mom's
departure. You shall be reunited with
her some day. My brothers and I send
our sincerest condolences.
Glenda, Alan and Daryl Sharkey

Glenda Sharkey

October 7, 2013

Love and miss you my sister.

Patricia Ivey

October 7, 2013

My thoughts are with your family during your time of loss.

Augustine Fontana Taylor

October 6, 2013

You were a Wonderful and Precious Woman!! I will miss you Greatly!! Love ya, Chee

Chee Jenkins

October 6, 2013

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