Obituary

Carolyn Marie Gibson, of Charleston, WV, passed away on April 9, 2026, at CAMC Memorial Hospital of pulmonary fibrosis.

Carolyn was the daughter of the late Luther and Ellene Gibson. She retired after many years with the State of West Virginia.

She is survived by sisters:  Catherine Burnside of Charleston, Deanna Taylor of Charleston, Lois Slate of Galax, VA, Joan Moran (Steve) of Pinch, WV, and Sandra Pyatt (Johnny) of Oak Hill, WV; brothers:  Larry (Jerri) of South Charleston, WV, Bobby (Debbie) of Galax, and Travis Gibson (Missy) of Charleston; many nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. She was like a Grandmother to her nephew, Trevor Moran. Carolyn is also survived by her best friends, Linda Pleva Gibson, Diana Whittaker, and Barbara Woods.

Special thanks to Bonnie Woods, for all of her help during this difficult time.

Per Carolyn’s wishes, she will be cremated and no service will be held. Her ashes will be interred at King Mullins Cemetery, Bomont, WV.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.

Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.