Agnes Mildred Downs Gibson, 83 from Avenue, MD, died April 17, 2010 at St. Mary's Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD. Born April 26, 1926 in Oakley, MD. She was the daughter of the late David and Agnes Downs.

Mildred was the loving wife of the late Andrew (Jack) Gibson, Sr., whom she married on June 26, 1944 in Avenue, MD and who preceded her in death June 23, 2006. She is also preceded in death by her sons, Andrew (Jackie) Gibson, Jr., and Ritchie Downs Gibson, as well as her siblings Andrew Downs, Ritchie Downs and Mary Bailey.

Mildred is survivied by her children, Sherry Brown of Avenue, MD, Bonnie Mattingly of Abell, MD, William (Buddy) Gibson of Clements, MD and Mildred Sue Farrell of Clements, MD. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Dawn Holeman, Candide Rayle, Tracy Graves, William (Billy) Gibson, Brandi Baker, Wendy Gibson, Noelle Diamond, Kimmy Mattingly, Hannah Burroughs, Heather Gibson, Ritchie Gibson, Bradley Farrell and Blake Gibson. Her great-grandchildren are Courtney Rayle, Jacyln Gibson, Justin Rayle, Cameron Gibson, Brady Graves and Alexis Baker, Cody Holeman, Joshua Diamond, Ethan Diamond, Chloe Diamond, Melanie Goldsborough and Chelsea Mattingly.

Mildred graduated in 1943 from Margaret brent High School. She was employed at Pax Naval Air Base, then later became part owner in Gibson Ridge Homes Construction in which she retired. Mildred had many things she enjoyed in life, with family being the first. She also enjoyed ceramics in which she owned a business with her daughters, Mud Puddle Ceramics. Mildred was an avid card player who enjoyed hosting many card parties. She was a strong believer in faith, with a special love for the Blessed Mother. Mildred was also a member of the Holy Angels Church Sodality.

Pallbearers are George Brown, Charles (Kinky) Mattingly, Tracy Graves, William (Billy) Farrell, Ritchie Gibson and William (Buddy) Gibson.

Contributions may be made to the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Avenue, MD 20609 and/or the Alzheimers Association National Capital Area Chapter P.O. Box 1889 LaPlata, MD 20646.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardner Funeral Home.