Nellie English Gibbs

Nellie English Gibbs, 84, of Magnolia Drive, Morganton, NC, died Thursday, November 20, 2008 at Grace Hospital following a period of declining health. Born in Avery County, NC on October 20, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Mack English and Margaret Louvica Taylor English. Nellie was a member of First United Methodist Church.She is survived by her niece, Kathryn Conley of Penland, NC and a nephew, Jerry Newton of Burnsville, NC.In addition to her parents, Nellie was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Newton Gibbs, three brothers, and three sisters.The memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 25, 2008 in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home with Rev. Holly Adams officiating. Sossoman Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.