Angela Gibson

Angela "Angel" Gibson, 52, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, TN. Born in Seymour, TN, she moved to Kingsport in 1983. She worked professionally at Eastman Chemical Company as a pipe fitter/welder for over 28 years. Angel loved life, family, people, and her pets. She played softball while attending Hiwassee College and was named best offensive player (1981-1982). Her favorite football team was UT and she enjoyed Nascar Racing. She loved the outdoors, camping, swimming, and hiking. She once hiked part of the Appalachian Trail. She was preceded in death by her sister, Charlene Gibson. Angel was survived by her grandmother, Emma Kate Holden; father, Charles Edward Gibson and wife, Marie; mother, Beverly Carol Russell; brothers, Rusty Gibson, Aaron and Darian Kirby; several nieces and nephews; and the love of her life, Nancy Glass. Special thanks to the doctors and staff at Holston Valley Medical Center and Vanderbilt University Hospital for their exceptional care. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2015 from 5-7 pm at Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home . Casual dress, UT or Nascar apparel preferred. A memorial service will follow at 7 pm with Pastor Chad Roberts of Preaching Christ Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested for donations to be made to the Sullivan County Humane Society (PO Box 922 Kingsport, TN or www.sullivancountyhumanesociety.com). Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ms. Gibson. For more information or directions, please call 423-723-8177, or visit www.trinitymemorialcenters.com where you may also be able to send a gift, flowers or a message for Ms. Gibson.