Hulah Pauline Richesin Gibson

Hulah Pauline Richesin Gibson; Heaven welcomed a new angel with Hulah's passing at the age of 93 in Maryville, TN on Friday night, July 26, 2013. Loved ones welcoming her include parents, Ethel and Elbert Anderson; Husband, Joe Gibson, former husband, Bronce Richesin; Brother, Donald Anderson; Brothers-in-law, Don Todd and Joe Dennis; Niece, Becky Grigsby; Nephews, Ricky and Dewayne Anderson. Survivors include daughters and spouses, Barbara and Dick Maxwell of Frederick, Maryland, Donna and Charles Jennings of Lenoir City, Brenda and Jim (Zelmo) Norman of Alcoa; Sisters and Brothers-in-law, Hazel Dennis; Delite and Lloyd Grigsby, Audrey and Jim Pedigo, Wanda and David Alexander; Brother and Sisters-in-law, Billy and Alice Ann Anderson, and Pauline Anderson; Grandchildren and spouses, Kelly and Kristi Burns, Sean and Andrea Keasler, Cary and Ann Burns, Mark Maxwell, Terry Maxwell, and Dena Altman; Great Grandchildren Eric Burns and Tesha, Brittany Burns, Tyler Burns and Monica, Lucas Burns, Siera Keasler, and Isabella Altman; Great Great Grandchildren Carrisa Burns, Mason Burns, Reba Simonds, and Urban Cody Burns. She is also survived by several stepchildren and their families, and many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to her previous caregivers: Leola Sparks, Shirley Cottrell, Myrtle Wilson, Pat Reynolds and Mary Hitson, the staff on 2nd floor south at Asbury Place, and Blount Memorial Hospice for their compassionate care. A long- time member of St. John United Methodist Church of Maryville, she loved her church family and went faithfully until her illness prevented it. Mother was a great cook and a great lover of all animals. She enjoyed cooking for her family and friends and no one left hungry. She retired from Miller's Dept. Store having worked in the Ladies Shoe Department for many years. She loved her job and excelled in it. A celebration of Hulah's life will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 in the Smith East Hall with Pastors Charles Dennis and Jeff Anderson officiating. Mother loved flowers and they will be appreciated or if you wish a contribution in her memory to St. John United Methodist Church, 2201 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN 37804. The family and friends will meet following the service on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Sherwood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel for the Entombment. The family will start receiving friends that morning at 10:00 a.m. until service time at Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 983-1000, www.SmithMaryville.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Hulah Pauline Richesin Gibson please visit our Sympathy Store.