Lois Marilyn Gibson, 80, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2012. She was born on June 17, 1932 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She attended school in San Francisco, California. She joined the U.S. Foreign Service with USAID in April 1968. Lois met and married W. Guy Gibson in Saigon, South Vietnam on June 6, 1970. They served jointly in Vietnam, Zaire, Burundi, Botswana, South Africa, Laos, and Washington D.C. She retired from Foreign Service on January 3, 1995. Following retirement she lived in Dunnellon, Florida and Oak Harbor, Washington, before moving to Pensacola, Florida. Her hobbies included tennis, writing, and painting.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Melville and Etta Winslow and her daughter, Victoria Ray.

She is survived by her daughter, Fern Pearson; step-son, Dr. Mark Gibson of St. Charles, IL; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and four great great-grandchildren.

FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Parkway is in charge of arrangements. You may express your condolences at www.fcfhs.com.