Sharon Gibson

On September 2, 1947, Sharon Yvonne was born to Fayne Ruby Pedan and George Gibson in San Diego, CA. She was the eldest of five children. Sharon graduated from San Diego High School. She later attended college and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Legal Services at Wexford University and an Associates in Arts Degree in Social Sciences. Sharon had over thirty years of counseling and financial fundraising experience. She also worked at the California Department of Corrections as a Substance Abuse Counselor. She was an advocate in the judicial system for minors and adults. In addition, Sharon spent twenty years employed at the House of Metamorphosis as a legal liaison. Sharon was a member of the Leila B. Gilliam Temple 1310 & American Legion Foreign War Women Auxiliaries. In addition, she was honored with the "Honoring Elders Award" by the Elderly Love Foundation as a pillar within the Southeastern Community. Ms. Gibson was an original High Stepper Drill team member as a child up to her teenage years. In 2000, Sharon Y. Gibson Co-founded the San Diego High Steppers Community Drill team. Ms. Gibson had been a pillar in the Fourth District for over forty years and had a beaut...[more]

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l relationship with all foundations, and community city council members. Sharon loved her church, Total Deliverance Worship Center, and her pastors, Bishop William A. & Lady Rachelle Benson. Sharon worked at the church in the administration office as a receptionist, and she helped with other duties as needed. "MiMi," as she was affectionately called, was a jewel in the entire San Diego community. She was a person who said what she meant and meant what she said. Sharon was always "sharp as a tack," dressed in the latest fashion. She was known for some of her many catchphrases such as dusty, you irk my balls, audacity & the mitigated gall, Well hell, five to life, and "HOL-LAAH!" She was also an excellent dancer that was light on her feet. Sharon was well respected and loved by everyone she met along life's pathway. What a beautiful expression of God's love Sharon Y. Gibson showed us daily as she interacted with others! Sharon Y. Gibson unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at the age of 74. Sharon was preceded in death by her son Marcus, mother Fayne, father George, grandson Marcus, and three sisters Georgette, Laurette, and Denise. Sharon is survived by a special friend of twenty-one years, Weldon Stephen; three daughters Charolette Logan (Ray), Laini Patton, San Diego, and Jackolyn Gayden, Round Lake, IL; four sons Charles Monroe, Dazhae Sprewell, Carl Jackson, and Terry Patton II, San Diego; her one and only brother Aaron Gibson. Also left to cherish her memories are; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews. a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.