Leila Ruth Gibson, age 86, of Pennington Gap, went to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Friday, April 19, 2024 at her home with her daughter Vickie Lawson by her side. Ruth has joined her husband of 56 years, Earl Lee Gibson. She was born June 27, 1937 a daughter of the late Ira and Mattie Bays Pleasant. Also preceding her death, Sisters: Jeanie Daughtery and husband Gene, Charlene Gettings and husband Joe, brother in law: Earl Mullins.

Ruth served 20 years in the foster Grandparent program and loved all the children she came in contact with. She was granted many honors and plaques for her work. Ruth attended her beloved church, Harbors Pentecostal Holiness with her brothers and sisters in Christ.

She is survived by her Children: Theresa Morefield (John), Rick Gibson (Vicky) and Vickie Lawson (Dave). Grandchildren: Tonya, George, Kevin, Chris, Dustin, Tiffany, Clint and Bre. Great Grandchildren: Courtnie, Dawson, Seria, Nathan, Isabella, Lance, Hunter, Noah, Logan, Landon, Bentley, Hannah and Ellis. Great-great grandchild: Aidan. A special child in Ruth's life: Tanner Bishop.

1 sister: Bea Mullins. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends also survive.

Funeral services will be Monday evening, April 22, 2024 at 7 PM in the chapel of the Pennington Gap Funeral Home with Pastors Richard Stewart and Matthew Thompson officiating. Music will be provided Jamie Maness. Committal services will be Tuesday afternoon at 1PM in the Powell Valley Cemetery, Dryden, VA. It is requested that family and friends meet at the funeral home by 12:20 PM to go in procession to the graveside. Pallbearers will be Rick, Dustin, George, Kevin and Tanner.

Leila and her family are in the care of Pennington Gap Funeral Home.