Mabel Louise Gibens

August 27, 1941 - October 8, 2021

Mabel Louise Gibens, passed in peace on October 8, 2021 at the age of 80. She was preceded in death by father, Earnest Hagwood; mother, Annie Mae Hagwood Barber; son, Ricky Gibens; daughter, Gwendolyn Ross; four sisters, Rosie Chapman, Dorothy Hagwood, Virginia Smith and Shirley Turner; four brothers, Jessie Hagwood, Edward Hagwood, Lewis Hairston and June Hagwood.
She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Vicky Stanley and Jakeitha Kerrick; four sons, Michael Gibens (Carolyn), Anthony Gibens, Eric Hagwood, and Jeff Hagwood; brother, Loyd Hagwood; sister, Margaret Smith; host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. 
Louise will always be remembered by her family and friends as a outgoing person who loved to cook, loved music and dancing.  She was a independent person who always did things for herself until her health failed.
The family will receive friends and family from 12:00 to 1:00 pm on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Bassett Funeral Service Chapel where a funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm with C.J. Martin officiating. Burial will follow in the Hagwood Cemetery.
A Silent Tear
Just close your eyes and you will see
All the memories that you have of me
Just sit and relax and you will find
I’m really still there inside your mind
 
Don’t cry for me now I’m gone
For I am in the land of song
There is no pain, there is no fear.