Ophelia Lillian Gibson

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. II Timothy 4: 7-8

To all my loved ones that I am leaving behind. Don’t worry about me because my Heavenly Father has set me free. Please be forever grateful and thankful for the happiness we’ve shared. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. My life’s been full and I’ve savored much. This place was never meant to be a permanent home for any of us. Through all the pain and heartaches, give praises and honor to my Father for my fifty-eight years on earth. Remember my amazing radiant smile and my love for all of my family and friends.

Ophelia Lillian Gibson was born on August 9, 1964, to Mary Louis Rogers and Thomas Bell in Brunswick, Georgia. She received her formal education at Glynn Academy School in Brunswick, Georgia. Ophelia accepted Christ Jesus as her Savior at a very young age and was united with First Born and later she joined True Deliverance and was a very active member.

Ophelia Bell was united in holy matrimony with Tommy Gibson in Brunswick, Georgia. Their union was blessed with one child: Tommy Gibson, Jr. Later in life, she gave birth to another child, Nicole Gibson (Charles Mooring, Nicole’s Dad).

In her leisure, she enjoyed church, work, crabbing, and spending time with her babies and family. She also enjoyed wrestling. She was employed by Walmart Super Center as a Deli Supervisor for twenty-six years.

Ophelia Gibson departed this life on July 7, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Louis Rogers; father, Thomas Bell; sisters, Lottie Shaw, Edna Hendrix, and Leatha Moore; brothers, Christopher Houston, Dale Bell, and Timothy Bell.

She leaves to cherish her memories: son, Tommy Gibson; daughter, Nicole Gibson; grandson, Darius Gibson; two adopted boys, De’Marquis Houston and Maurice Houston; sisters, Brenda Gibson and Sharon Stevens; two godchildren, Marquis Houston, and Faith Jernigan; her devoted spouse over many years Willie Harrell; a very devoted best friend Cheryl Davis; a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.