Juanita Campbell Gibson

Juanita Campbell Gibson, 99, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Thursday, January 23, 2025. Juanita’s life story began on November 22, 1925, in Ivanhoe, Virginia, where she was born to the late Charles Campbell and the late Ella Pack Campbell.

Throughout her life, Juanita embraced the role of a devoted homemaker, a position she cherished deeply. Many will remember her for her love of gardening, particularly her passion for growing roses, as well as her talent for sewing. These pursuits were not only hobbies but expressions of her nurturing spirit and creativity. Above all, Juanita found immense joy in her family, cherishing every moment spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her two children, Sloan D. Gibson IV (Margaret) of Mount Pleasant, SC, and Julie Kay Gibson (Scott) of Simpsonville, SC. Juanita leaves behind a legacy of love through her four grandchildren: Celia Gibson (Michael) of Gallatin, NY; Laura Able (Mike) of Mount Pleasant, SC; Campbell Caretto of Los Angeles, CA; and William Caretto of Charleston, SC. She also rejoices in the presence of her two great-grandchildren, Sloan Able and Baker Able. Honoring her family ties, Juanita is remembered fondly by her sister, Edna Bond of Kernersville, NC, and many cherished nieces and nephews.

Juanita was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Sloan D. Gibson III, as well as her siblings Paul, Louise, Helen, Marie, Harlan, and Charles.

A funeral service to celebrate Juanita’s life will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, VA, at 12:00 pm. Interment will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Ivanhoe, VA. The family will receive friends an hour before the service. Arrangements have been entrusted to J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Mount Pleasant Chapel.

Her legacy of love and dedication to her family will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew her.

Memorials may be made to Bishop Gadsden, 1 Bishop Gadsden Way, Charleston, SC 29412.

A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com.