Linda Ann Turner Gibson

May 29, 1949 - January 18, 2018

Saluda, SC Linda Turner Gibson, 68, died Thursday, January 18, 2018 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She passed away at home surrounded by her family. Born in Augusta, Ga., and a daughter of the late Richard & Cleo Turner, she was the wife of Phillip “Slick” Gibson. She was a retired teacher, having taught in Saluda County Schools and Piedmont Technical College. She enjoyed reading, puzzles, going to auctions, and spending time with her family. She served as treasurer for the UDC and the Saluda County Historical Society. She was a devoted wife, Momma, Nana, sister, and friend. She impacted the lives of thousands of students & they impacted hers as well. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, daughter, Angie Gibson (Kerry Brown) of Greenwood; son, Daniel Gibson (Angie) of Ward; four grandchildren, Noah Gibson of Greenwood; Jordan, Lacie & Hunter Dan Gibson of Ward; sister, Debra Turner Link of Johnston; and a host of other family and special friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 20th, at 1:00 pm at Bethany United Methodist Church with Revs. Bobby Jackson & Ken Freeman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends in the church social hall after the service. The family would like to thank Dr. James Johnson & staff at General Surgical Services, Dr. Steven Madden & staff at Newberry Oncology Associates, Health Related Home Care of Greenwood, Hospice Care of the Piedmont, with special thanks to Belinda, Sallie, Kathy and Ashley. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to The Saluda County Historical Society, P.O. Box 22, Saluda, SC 29138 , Boy’s Farm of Newberry, P.O. Box 713, Newberry, SC 29108 or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Memorial Processing, 501 St. Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38105.