Georgia M. Powell Gibson

Georgia M. Powell Gibson, 85 passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at the Acuity Specialty Hospital in Weirton following a lengthy illness.

She was born in Fairmont, West Virginia a daughter to the late Joseph and Pearl (Wilson) Vanfosson. She lived most of her life in this area, was a homemaker, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by two sons: Terry A. Powell of Urbana, OH and Ricky G. Powell of East Liverpool, OH; a brother:  Alfred Vanfosson of Oklahoma; a sister:  Marjorie Luketic of Aliquippa, PA; eight grandchildren; twenty-one great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 1^st husband:  Harold R. Powell; her 2^nd husband:  Gene Gibson; a son:  Kenny Powell; on grandson:  Ricky G. Powell Jr., eight brothers and four sisters.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Calcutta Chapel of the Martin MacLean Altmeyer Funeral Homes on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 3 P.M. with Pastor Norm Eckert officiating. A luncheon will follow the service at the First Christian Church in Chester, West Virginia:  330 Indiana Avenue, Chester, WV 26034.  Burial will take place in Columbiana County Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.

Family will be present to receive friends at the Calcutta funeral home on Saturday, May 14, 2016 one hour prior to the service.

Family and friends may view this obituary, sign the guest book or send condolences online at www.martinmacleanaltmeyer.com or by visiting the funeral homes Facebook page.