Deborah Harrison Gibson

Deborah Harrison Gibson, age 70, of Dolphin, VA, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024.

 A lifelong resident of Dolphin, VA, she was the daughter of the late Edward Oliver Harrison and Fannie Belle Woodruff Harrison. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Edward Harrison.

 Affectionately known as “Yah Yah,” Mrs. Gibson was known as a people person who loved to cook, crochet, diamond dots, and was a huge NASCAR fan. She always had a smile on her face and could light up any room. She was very festive and had an outfit for every holiday. She was an excellent dancer, avid gardener, and a devoted member of the Dolphin Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She will be remembered most as a devoted wife, mother and Yah Yah who had a special love for her great-grandchildren. 

 She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Tony Gibson; a daughter, Shannon Simmons (Matt); a son, Jason Gibson; a granddaughter, Jessica Sadler (Nick); great-grandchildren, Berkleigh Sadler and Briar Sadler; a sister, Patricia Phillips; sister-in-law, Judy Harrison, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and a special family friend, Harley Vaughan.

 A celebration of life will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2024 at La Crosse Volunteer Fire Department, 202 Carolina Street, La Crosse, VA 23950.

 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to La Crosse Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 38, La Crosse, VA 23950 or Southside Rescue Squad, 810 W. Atlantic Street, South Hill, VA 23970.