Iva Ruth Gibson

Iva Ruth Williamson Gibson, age 93 of Maryville, passed from this life Tuesday, April 25, 2023 and was met by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven. She was born August 20, 1929 in Sevierville, TN. Ruth grew up in Pittman Center community and loved the Smoky Mountains. She met and married the love of her life Ray Gibson and together they raised 4 children, being the best mother ever! Ruth was a fabulous cook and taught herself to play the piano and played in many churches over the years. Preceded in death by husband, Ray Gibson; parents, Clifford and Ola Williamson; sisters, Myrtle Ammons, Eva Romines, Blanche Monger, Shirley Caylor; brothers, Earl, Bobby, W. R. Williamson. Survived by her loving children, Randy (Linda) Gibson, Susan (Ron) Walker, Esther (Ken) Graham, Robin (Jeff) Ivens; her loving grandchildren, Matt (Robin) Tyler, Travis (Deann) Tyler, Shana Sopha; great-grandchildren, Zachary Tyler, Lexi Tyler, Skylar Sopha; special friends, Louise Giancola, Ralph and Carol Ivens. Mom was lovingly taken care of by her daughter, Robin and son, Randy the last years of her life with special help from Carol, Louise and Matt. She is now reunited with her beloved Ray and seeing the fruition of her faith in Jesus. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Memorial Service will be from 1:00 until 4:00 PM Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Smith Trinity Chapel. The family will have a private Interment at Grandview Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com