Phyllis Marie Jones Gibson, age 74, of Selma, went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. She was born September 14, 1945, in Fountain Hill, AR to the late William Hubert and Bertha Mae Roberts Jones. She was the widow of Lee Gibson and a member of Selma Baptist Church. Phyllis was a 1963 graduate of Drew Central High School. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from A&M College, now The University of Arkansas at Monticello, and received her Master of Education from The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. She taught math and science at various schools, math being her favorite subject to teach. Phyllis taught school for Warren, Wilmar, Dermott, Fountain Hill, Star City, Dumas, Monticello, Grace Christian Academy, Upward Bound the You Program, ending her teaching career at Cornerstone Christian Academy. She was more than an educator, Phyllis had a kind and giving heart always doing for others, putting others first. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother to the love of her life Autumn Webb. She was dearly loved by all that knew her. In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, JoAnn Jones Vest. Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Michele Gibson Webb and her son-in-law, David of Selma; one granddaughter, Autumn Webb of Hattiesburg, MS; two brothers-in-law, Glynn Gibson and wife Ruth and Hal Gibson and wife Susan both of Selma; her aunt, JoAnn Roberts of Fountain Hill; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services following COVID-19 guidelines will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Stephenson- Dearman Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Monticello, AR. A viewing also following COVID-19 guidelines will be from 6:00-8:00 Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
The family requests masks be worn during Phyllis' visitation and funeral service.
