Rose Mae Gibson

Rose Mae Gibson, 90, of Cleveland, Texas, died Monday, May 12, 2014. She was born February 1, 1924 in Ranger, Eastland County, Texas, to parents Oscar and Alma Sorteberg Petty. Mrs. Gibson was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church in Cleveland. She was retired from Pasadena Independent School District. Rose loved to play dominoes and also enjoyed tending her garden and rose bushes. Mrs. Gibson was a loyal Dallas Cowboys fan and loved watching games whenever possible. Service for Mrs. Gibson will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 24, 2014 at First United Methodist Church in Cleveland. Mrs. Gibson was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Alma Petty; husband, John Earl Gibson; brothers, Bobby, Junior and Joe Petty; sisters, Jewell Lee Petty and Betty Howell. Rose is survived by: her son, William Hodge; granddaughter, Courtnie Hodge, brothers, Sam Petty and wife Janice and Larry Petty and wife Nancy; also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many loving friends. For those who desire, memorial donations can be made to: First United Methodist Church, 100 N. William Barnett Avenue, Cleveland, Texas 77327 Services provided by: Pace Stancil Funeral Home 303 E. Crockett St., Cleveland, Texas 77327 281-592-2641 – www.pacestancil.com