April 4 1929 October 28 2022
Mrs. Oleta Spivey Gibson, 93, of Sutherlin, VA, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022 at SOVAH Health of Danville. She had been on declining health and moved to Stratford Health Care in November of 2021. Thanks to Amie Pilkin (granddaughter) and Dorothy Rodgers for her in the years before she moved to Stratford. Thanks, also, to Billy Matthews for helping take care of her home. Oleta was born in Galax, VA on April 4, 1929 to Ohlen Chap Spivey and Sue Cox Spivey. Much of her life was spent in Galax before moving to Danville in 1960. She supported three children while working in Dan River Mills and as a hostess/cashier at various restaurants in Danville. She married Willard Gibson in 1965 and they had one daughter together. While married to Willard (who predeceased her) she worked at and retired from the Mayflower Restaurant as a hostess. During their marriage she and Willard were known in the community for canning and freezing various vegetables for themselves, family, and friends. She is survived by a son, Ernest L. Bedsaul (Mary Ellen), her daughters, Shirley B. Wagner and Pamela G. Alexander (Scott), and one foster child, Judy Barbour. She is also survived by one sister, Ada S. Tucker (Bobby Joe), 12 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 10 great great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Ohlen C. Bedsaul, three brothers and one sister. A memorial graveside service, at her request, will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at the Laurel Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to Laurel Grove Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 26, Sutherlin, VA, 24594. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Gibson family.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Oleta Spivey Gibson April 4 1929 October 28 2022.
Death notice for the town of: Danville, state: Virginia