Nell Gibson

Nell GibsonEasley Sophia Nell Hamlin Gibson, 86, passed away Friday, September 16, 2016 at Golden Living Center, Hendersonville, NC. Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Harlow Judson and Mary Alice Tinsley Hamlin, Mrs. Gibson was a homemaker and opened the first Christmas store in Greenville at Gibson Pool and Patio.  She was a member of First Baptist Church of Easley.   Nell was known for her wonderful cooking and had a passion for the outdoors, where she loved fishing, camping, and gardening. Surviving are a son, Jimmy Gibson of Easley; two daughters--Pamela Anne Gibson and her husband, Ted R. Bright of Castle Valley, UT, and Patricia (Patty) Gibson Robinson and her husband, William A. (Alex) Robinson III of Belmont, NC; two brothers--Talmadge Hamlin of Easley, and Wayne Hamlin of Liberty; six sisters--Lois Hayes of Easley, Dot McCall of Summerton, SC, Mary Hester of Greenville, Janet Wilson of Easley, Antha James of Easley, and Shirley Stephens of Liberty; three granddaughters--Erika Sophia Gibson, Mary Katherine Robinson, and Patricia Anne Robinson. In addition to her parents, Nell was predeceased by a brother, Fred Hamlin; and two sisters, Donnie Hughes and Grace Hamlin. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, September 24, 2016 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from noon until 1:45 PM Saturday at the funeral home, prior to the service. Family members are at their respective homes. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Greenville, SC, 301 University Ridge, Suite 5000, Greenville, SC 29601. Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.