NILA JANE GIBSON

Nila Jane Gibson, 75, of Big Stone Gap, Virginia lost her battle with cancer on Friday, June 24, 2022, and went to be with the Lord. Jane was a long-time employee of Walmart #650. She was a member of the Appalachia Pentecostal Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Her favorite hobby was working in her flower bed. Nila was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Taylor, Jr. and Louise Edna Taylor; brothers, Paul Taylor, Jackie Taylor and Gary Taylor; son, Derek Gibson; niece, Cassandra McQueen.

She is survived by her sons, Denny (April) Gibson, Stephen Gibson, Gary Gibson; sister and lifelong best friend, Darlene McQueen; brother, Clarence Taylor; grandchildren, Nanci (Jared) Chetta, Hunter (Megan) Gibson, Christian (Emily) Gibson, Ryan Gibson, Faith (Spencer); great-grandchildren, Aiden Chetta, Luca and Micah Sable; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Serenity Joseph.

The family received friends from 4 to 7 pm, Monday, June 27, 2022, at West End Baptist Church in Big Stone Gap. Funeral services followed at 7 pm with Rev. Kevin Taylor officiating. Graveside services were held at the Glencoe Cemetery.