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BLACKVILLE - Mary Elizabeth “Lib” Martin Gibson, 93, of Blackville, S.C. passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025.
Born in Barnwell County, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Miledge Duncan Martin and Meridith Collins Martin and was married to the late Henry Phillip Gibson. She was a faithful member of Double Pond Baptist Church where she often decorated the Social Hall for special events. She retired as a secretary from Savannah River Site after working there for 37 years. Mrs. Lib enjoyed spending time outdoors and gardening. Family was extremely important to her and she loved every minute that she got to cook and care for them. She loved taking care of others and expected nothing in return. She was a loving sister, mother, Nanny and Aunt Lib.
Survivors include her daughter, Phylis G. Dyches; granddaughters, Rachel A. Dyches of Tampa, FL and Emily D. (Ticer) Wilson of Opelika, AL; a sister, Elaine (Billy) Whetstone; sister-in-law, Janie Bell; nieces and nephews, Steve (Cynthia) Martin, Madonna (Joe) Moore, Jayne (Jim) Johnson, Ken (Chris) Martin, Tracy Blume, Mark (Maryann) Whetstone, Caroline Covington, Julie (Joey) Phillips, David (Anice) Bell, Terry (Lela) Bell; and a number of great nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Henry Phillip Gibson, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Terrell Hayne “Terry” Dyches Jr.; sister, Betty Blume; and brothers, Roy Martin and Frank Martin.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Double Pond Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 3 o’clock p.m., Thursday, March 13 at the church with Dr. Thomas Terry and Dr. Andy Sandifer officiating. Burial will follow in the Barnwell County Memory Gardens on Reynolds Road. Honored to serve as pallbearers are Jay Abbott, David Bell, Ken Martin, Joe Moore, Kitt Moore, and Mark Whetstone.
Memorial contributions may be sent in Mrs. Lib’s memory to Double Pond Baptist Church, 357 Double Pond Rd., Blackville, S.C. 29817.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Pruitt Health and Daybreak for all of the love, care and concern that they have shown Mrs. Lib and her family.
Folk Funeral Home, Inc. and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit the online registry at www.folkfuneralhome.com.
