Rosezella Gibson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rosezella (Shortee) Bennett- Gibson 59, of Peoria passed away Friday October 19, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center. She was born February 28, 1953 in Miner City, MS, to Claude Sr., and Milzella Blakes-Bennett. Rosezella graduated from Woodruff High School in 1972. She retired this year from Methodist Medical Center after 23 years of service. She leaves to cherish her precious memories: her mother: Milzella Bennett of Springfield, IL, 1 son: Rodney Bennett of Peoria, 3 daughters: Erika Gibson of Peoria, Chaka (Robin) Gibson-Lawton of Houston, TX, Domaneeka Gibson of Peoria, 3 brothers: Charles (Lula) of Chicago IL, Claude Jr., and Kelvin Bennett both of Peoria, 8 sisters: Mary Bennett of Springfield IL, Ora (Alan) Bennett-Waithe of Peoria, Alzenna (Susie) Bennett of Springfield IL, Margaret Bennett of Peoria IL, Velma (Floyd) Bennett-Pitts of Springfield IL, Brenda Bennett of Springfield IL, Barbara (Sam) Bennett-Risby, Gwendolyn (Melvin) Purnell all of Peoria, 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, a host of family members and friends and a special sister Ina Brown of Peoria. Her father, four nephews, paternal and maternal grandparents preceded her in death. Services will be held Saturday October 27, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. with visitation commencing one hour prior at 9:00 a.m. at Rising Sun Baptist Church. Rev. John Gibson will officiate. Rosezella will be laid to rest in the Springdale Cemetery. The family has chosen T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel to handle the final arrangements of their love one. Online condolences can be made at www.twparkschapel.com.

Rosezella Gibson

February 28, 1953 - October 19, 2012