Mt. Teman A.M.E. Church 160 Madison Avenue Elizabeth, New Jersey Rev. George E. Britt, Pastor

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1 Sunrise: December 13, 1954 Sunset: March 25, 2018 Service Monday, April 2, 2018 ~ 11:00 am Mt. Teman A.M.E. Church 160 Madison Avenue Elizabeth, New Jersey Rev. George E. Britt, Pastor

2 Organ Prelude...Mr. Barry Walker Opening Hymn... Blessed Assurance Prayer of Comfort...Rev. Rudolph Gibbs, Sr. Scripture Readings Old Testament: Psalm 24 New Testament: Revelations 21:1-7 Selection Remarks and Reflections Obituary... (read silently) Solo Eulogy...Rev. George E. Britt Recessional... Let the Church Say Amen Interment Rosehill Cemetery Linden, New Jersey Immediately following the Interment, Family and Friends are invited to a Repast located at Costa Del Sol, 2443 Vauxhall Road in Union, NJ Services Entrusted To: G.G. Woody Funeral Home, LLC 206 East Eighth Avenue Roselle, NJ

3 was born on December 13, 1954 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, daughter of the late Willis G. Gibbs and Earline V. Booker White. Terri was educated in the Elizabeth Public School system and graduated from Battin High School in After graduation, she attended Northeastern University in Boston until her health brought her back home. Terri moved to Roselle in 1975 and lived there until the time of her passing. was employed as a Customer Service Representative at PSE&G in Cranford from 1999 to Previously, she was an Assistant Vice President in the Mortgage Department at Chemical Bank in Woodbridge for 30 years. She worked as a Receptionist at Fred Allen Agency from 1976 to A lifelong member of Mt. Teman A.M.E. Church, she was a former member of the Young Adult Choir in her youth. was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. She also enjoyed watching game shows such as Let s Make a Deal, Jeopardy, and Wheel of Fortune. Terri was an outgoing and beautiful person to everyone who knew her. She will truly be missed by her family and friends. On Sunday, March 25, 2018, Terri Lynn Gibbs answered the Master s call at the age of sixty-three. She leaves to cherish precious memories, her loving sons: Brett Gibbs (Chris) and Brandon Gibbs; devoted sister, Linda Gail Spearman and her husband, Stephen Spearman; brother, Willis Gibbs and his wife, Joyce; grandsons: Christopher and Nicolas; nieces: Colette Carter and her husband, Darren, Shatira Lee, Monique Brooks and Vonda Homes; three nephews: Shane Gibbs, Jonathan Spearman and Kyle Lee; great-nieces: Ta nia, Sha vohn and Taliya; great-nephews: Todd, Shane Jr. and Ayden; special friends: Gayle Stanley, Ernest Stanley and Samuel Strawter; and a host of dear relatives and friends. Lovingly Submitted, The Family

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5 My sister, I have lost the best friend I ever had and will ever have. I can't look out my window anymore for all I feel is an empty void in my heart for you----not seeing you coming and going. But God needed an angel so he took you from me. My days and nights will never be the same again, but I know you are resting in God's Arms with mommy and daddy. But there will always be a light that will forever shine inside me for you because I know one day I will be with you again, and it will be like you never left me. But until then my heart is in pieces cause you took part of it with you. I will look to the sky for I know you will be keeping a watch over me. I will always look out for the boys... I will always love you. Until we meet again...rest on my angel. For Mommy: I still want to call you, to get your blessing before I spend my money on something frivolous. I still want to bait you into swearing, and spend five minutes laughing at how out-of-character it is for you. I still want to drag you to midnight premieres of Marvel movies, and watch you struggle to stay awake and feign interest for my sake. I still want to hear you tell me to "Hang in there" after long days and sleepiness nights. I still want you to swat me for not wearing a coat, or for skipping lunch, or for procrastinating with my doctor's appointments. I still want to see the wonder in your eyes when you realize "there's an app for that." But I'll leverage some of that patience you taught me, and will bank on a hell of a day when we meet again. Your royal blood flows through my veins, but your memory keeps my heart beating. Rest easy, Old Lady ~Brett (1/6) "To Mommy" Love, Brandon. Mommy you were most loving, generous, giving, and nurturing person I knew. The last piece was always mine and I loved that confe (2/6) ssional smile when I made sure you got the last piece of shrimp or the extra fries. You made Christmases so big I couldn't contain my excitement but you w (4/6) say it twice before you told me "I love you too Brandon." I'm going to miss you calling me a pain in the butt or telling me your hugs are too precious. (3/6) ere so happy for me you were more excited yourself. I'm going to miss telling you I love you and you laughing and saying "sure". It was a rule for me to (5/6) I thank you so much for my privileged life and education. You instilled in me a passion for more. Mom I love you so much. I miss you already. Thank you (6/6) for everything. Rest until I get to the gates to bug you again. My Aunt Terri Dear Auntie: I just want you to know that, though you are gone, you will never be forgotten. Three months ago, if someone would have told me that you d be gone today, I would have told them they were lying. The first time I walked into UMDNJ, it broke my heart to see you suffering the way you were. It was in that moment I knew that something inside of you that was eating you alive. Once I left that hospital, deep down inside I knew you had no more fight in you, but the selfish part of me wanted you to fight regardless. When I came to Cranford Rehab Center and you saw my face, you jumped out of bed as though you were well, and nothing was wrong. Because you were showing off, trying to make me believe that you were ok. I said, She is showing off for her niece, because I had been praying for you to fight. Once I realized on March 24, 2018 that you had no more fight in you, I then told you and my cousin Brett that it was okay for God to take you home with Grandma and your Father, Willis G. Gibbs, because I didn t want you to suffer any longer. Auntie, the fact that you were barely in pain is amazing to me. I believe that GOD spared you that pain because you were always His child. You taught me to pray and believe in Him, and so many other things. I remember you standing with the choir, singing your little heart out. So, I am going to end this letter to you by saying I love you and REST in HEAVEN with Pop and Grandma. I know how much you missed my Grandmom, Earline V. White Love Always, Your Favorite Girl Colette R. Gibbs - Carter - Psalms 23:1-4

6 Pallbearers Shane Gibbs Jonathan Spearman Shane Gibbs, Jr. Kyle Lee God saw you were getting tired So he put his arm around you And whispered, Come to Me. With tearful eyes we watched you, And saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Perhaps you sent a lovely card, Or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, If so, we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, As any friends could say, Perhaps you were not there at all, Just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, We thank you so much whatever the part. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude and thanks to those who have shown their support in our time of loss. We are grateful for your prayers.