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In the wee hours of Christmas night, God wrapped his loving arms around our beloved mother and wife, Margaret Lou Hughes Gibson.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, James Worley Gibson, daughters Lu Juan Gibson and spouse, Robert Michalove, and Debra Gibson Haney and spouse, Larry Haney. The joy of her life was her only grandchild, James Alexander Haney.

Margaret was born in Spartanburg, SC but soon moved to Forest City, NC with her parents, Johnnie White and Lucile Gaston Hughes. She adored her parents and shared a special bond with them. She attended public schools and graduated from Cool Springs High School, where she met her sweetheart of 64 years, Jimmy Gibson, She graduated from Furman College.

Margaret worked for a few years as a Home-School Coordinator at Chase High School. Later, she worked with her husband at B.F. Goodrich Tire and Home Store. They later opened Hughes, Inc. Margaret was very friendly and social, and relished meeting and working with the public. Through this, she enjoyed many friends and acquaintances throughout Rutherford County. She was an active and dedicated member of the First Baptist Church, volunteering in the nursery for many years. But her calling and focus was on raising her two daughters, who richly benefited from her overwhelming love and guidance. Her pastimes included playing Scrabble with her parents, working crossword puzzles, and telling off-colored jokes. After Jimmy Gibson was elected mayor of Forest City, she loved her role as "First Lady".

The family would like to express sincere appreciation to Regency Hospice of South Carolina, who compassionately cared for her in her final days. Nurses Mindi and Shannon were the answer to our prayers. Also, the staff at Summit Hills Assisted Living in Spartanburg showed her much love and support. On Christmas night, angels Mary and Mosi cared for her in her final hours. And Mary Lynn eased Margaret and her family with her lovingly eloquent prayers.

Services for Margaret were private for immediate family. We ask that you lift our hearts with your prayers of gratitude for the life of God's faithful servant.

In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Particularly in the latter part of her life, when people showed kindness to her, Margaret blessed them by saying they had "earned a star in their crown". With all her love and kindness, we are comforted in knowing Margaret is wearing her own heavenly crown of many, many stars.

The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

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