Ruth Paul Gibson's Obituary
Ruth Paul Gibson
1926 - 2023
Ruth Paul Gibson, of Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on August 31, 2023 at the age of 97.
Born on January 28, 1926 in Ripley, Ohio, she went on to achieve her Nursing Degree from Christ Hospital School of Nursing (Cincinnati, Ohio) in 1948. She worked for a year, then put her training to use as a stewardess for American Airlines based in Chicago, New York, Dallas, Texas and subsequently Nashville, Tennessee where she was Chief Stewardess. Later in her career, she settled into the role of a Registered Nurse being licensed and practicing the balance of her life. Ruth was an active member of the Northwood Women's Club, Dallas Kiwi Club, Quilting Club, and Bridge Club and was also the Wedding Coordinator for St. Barnabas Church, Richardson for a number of years. Ruth was known for her consistent and strong faith, compassion, generosity of all kinds, opinionated nature, and outspokenness. Her credo to live by: Faith, Family and Friends. For a period of time, Ruth was an accomplished artist in both sculpture and oil mediums. She enjoyed Tai Chi, travel and was an avid gin rummy player – especially with her special companion Reid. She was always memorable to anyone who crossed paths with her.
Ruth is survived by her son, John Holden Gibson II (Lauris); her grandsons, John Holden Gibson III and Davis Hillard Gibson; her granddaughter, Julie Wathen Long (Rob); her grandson, James Gregory Wathen (Chris); her great grandson, Travis Long; her great granddaughter, Kayla Wathen; her great grandson, Zach Wathen; her cousins, Carol and MR Bradley, Lyndsay Bradley Kerr (Grant), and Kathryn Bradley Beck (Tim); and her special companion, Reid Williams. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, John Holden (Jack) Gibson; her parents, Thomas Hamer Paul and Cora Jenkins Paul. A celebration of life will be held in honor of Ruth at 3:00 pm, Saturday, September 16, 2023 at St. Barnabas Presbyterian Church (1220 West Belt Line Road, Richardson, Texas 75080). The service will also be streamed (and available for future viewing): https://saintb.online.church/ . A special thanks to Elizabeth Kisio and Rose as well as the Allstar Hospice team who all made her final days comfortable and peaceful. All very special people. The family kindly requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to St. Barnabas Church (Richardson) or Scottish Rite for Children (Dallas).
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