Pruella Jane Gibson passed from this earth on September 4th, 2010 into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, and has been reunited with her parents, Malcolm and Lillian Gibson after awaiting this event for many years.
Pruella was born in Richford on April 1st, 1913 and always enjoyed telling folks that she was an April Fool.
Pruella retired from the Richford School Systems in 1976. She initially taught in Wisconsin and eventually began her Vermont teaching venture in Franklin, completing 39 years in education. Upon her retirement, she assumed the role of managing the local Meals on Wheels program. As part of her commitment to bettering the community, she started the local Hometown Follies of Richford that has financially supported the local meals program ever since.
She is well remembered for her love and care of others and leaves precious cousins and friends. She always had a story to tell of her many of lifes adventures bringing joy to those around her.
Many thanks to the staff at Franklin County Rehab who have supported her since she moved there nearly 7 years ago. She brought joy to them, as they did to her.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 11:00 AM at All Saints Catholic Church in Richford with Rev. Karl Hahr celebrating the Mass of Christian burial. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery.
A time of visitation will be held Saturday from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM at the Spears Funeral Home, 140 Main St., Richford.
Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of choice.