Carolyn Matthews Gibbs Obituary
The passing of Carolyn Matthews Gibbs (Abingdon, Virginia) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 22, 2025 at the age of 85. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Carolyn Matthews Gibbs or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Wesley and Leola Welch Matthews; her husband Benjamin Gibbs (Larry); and her siblings, Ralph, James, Rod, Claudette, Shirley and Johnette.
She is survived by: her children, Ben Gibbs (Rhonda) of Kingsport, TN and Susie Fields (Dave) of Atkins, VA; her grandchildren, Laura Criswell (Nate) of Pensacola, FL, Abby Burdine (Matt) of Kingsport, TN, Ferris Ellis (Victoria Lustig) of Lexington, KY and Michael Ellis of Raleigh, NC; her sister-in-law Frankie Welch (Donald) of Olanta, SC; and her friend Kayleen Ruth of Denison, TX.. She is also survived by her siblings and their families, her children and grandchildren, or her new family of 4 years.
