Shirley Gibson

Shirley Marie Seal Gibson, age 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Mandeville, LA.  She was born on February 28, 1936 and raised in Covington, LA, graduating from Covington High School then raising her family in Covington.  In her younger years, she cared for foster children in her home.  She was a caregiver for Northlake Sitter and the Council on Aging for many years.  Her hobbies and enjoyments included reading, plants, flowers, animals, and bargains at her favorite stores.  Her great love was her family.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Teddy Lee Gibson; her sister, Eunice Seal; her mother, Elizabeth Seal; and her father, Houston Seal, Sr.  She is survived by her brother, Houston Seal, Jr (Brenda); her children Cheryl Gibson Poole (Darryl), Michael Gibson (Arceli), Spring Slade (Jimmie), and Wanda Jenkins; her grandchildren, Dana Wells, Laura Rodriguez, John Robert Poole, Gregory Gibson, Jesse Hawkins, Madison Slade, and James Slade.  Also survived by 9 great grandchildren.  Special thanks to St. Tammany Parish Hospital Hospice and Heritage Manor Nursing Home.