DeLacy Burnett Gibson, 58, of McMinnville died Thursday, March 23, from a car accident in McMinnville.
 She was born Wednesday, April 9, 1958 in Philadelphia, Pa., the daughter of the late Russell Stith and the late Alyce Burnett. She was the wife of Ernest Gibson.
She was a member of Thankful Baptist Church and was also in the choir with her beautiful and peaceful voice. She was fun-loving, passionate, and with a good sense of humor. She was strong-willed but had a soft, kind and generous heart and she loved everyone at all times.
 Surviving are her husband, Ernest Gibson of North Carolina; sons Ernest L. Gibson III of McMinnville and Russell N. Gibson of McMinnville; one sister, Cathleen S. Watkins and husband, Henry R. of Philadelphia; one granddaughter, Madison Delacie Gibson of McMinnville. Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell N. and Alyce B. Smith.
 The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 7, at Gardens of Memory Funeral Home, McMinnville. Memorial service will be held Friday, April 7 at 6 p.m. with Wayne Wofford officiating. Online condolences may be made to the family at gardensofmemoryfuneralhome.com.