Joan Cherrix Gibson Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joan Cherrix Gibson of Lewes, Delaware, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 20, 2025. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Berman Paul "Mac" Melvin and Sara Eoline Melvin (Wingate); her sister Gail Johnston of Milton, DE; and her nephews, Jeff Johnston of Milton, DE and Barry Johnston of North Smithfield, RI..

She is survived by: her daughter Mimi Jones (Gibson); her son-in-law Court Jones; her granddaughter Brooke Wingate Jones of Milton, DE.; her niece-in-law Megan Johnston of North Smithfield, RI; her great-nephews, Mark Johnston (Megen) of Milton, DE and Cory Rose (Jeff) of Rehoboth Beach, DE; and her great-niece Amy Stewart of Milton, DE.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Joan's favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: https://stjude.org.