Lois Andrews Gibbs, 81, passed away peacefully at home on April 2, 2011.

She was a native of Newport News, Charter member of Temple Baptist Church, and retired as a school bus driver with NNPS. She spent her retirement years in Hyde County, North Carolina, until recently moving back to the area.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William H. and Ida D. Andrews; a sister, Maxine Savage; and most recently her husband of 57 years, Benjamin Gibbs Sr., who passed away May 4, 2010.

She is survived by three children: Benjamin Gibbs Jr. (Josie), Pamela K. Gibbs, and Bland Gibbs (Kathy); two grandsons: Branndon Hobbs and Will Gibbs, and a host of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at 2 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 37 Cherry Road, Portsmouth, Va. 23701. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter.

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