Ruth Gibson Shipman Obituary
We bid farewell to Ruth Gibson Shipman of Asheville, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 3, 2025 at the age of 92. Ruth touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rev. Joseph Bivens Gibson and Gussie Snyder Gibson; and her siblings, Mildred Banks and Rev. Bobby Gibson. She is survived by: her husband George C. Shipman; her children, George A. Shipman (Cheryl) of Leicester, Kenneth Shipman (Donna) of Asheville and Beth McLamb (Kevin) of Alexander; and her grandchildren, Marcitta Burnette, Tabitha Heiser, Makaila Shipman, Phillip Shipman (Laura), Ryan Shipman, Kolby McLamb (Brittany) and Karlie Riddle (Max).
