Arlene Craven Gibson

Arlene Craven Gibson, age 90, of Asheboro, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Randolph Health surrounded by her family. 

Arlene was born on November 21, 1934 in Wheelwright, KY to Charlie and Mellie Hall Craven. Arlene was a graduate of Coleridge High School. She worked over 30 years with Pinehurst Textiles in the shipping department and continued working as a receptionist at RBC Centura in Asheboro. When Arlene wasn’t working, she loved to garden and tend to her flowers. Arlene was a member at Crossroads Baptist Church and very active with their women’s group. Most of all, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. In addition to her parents, Arlene is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Gibson; brothers, Glenn and Julius Craven; and sisters, Linda Craven Steele, Wanda Gale Craven, and Ada Faye Craven. 

Arlene is survived by her son, Todd Gibson (Amanda) of Ramseur, granddaughter, Amber Gibson; great grandchildren, Dante and Drake; step grandchildren, Jazmyne, and Jordan; step great grandchild, Grayson; sister, Wilma McLeod, and her brothers, Ronnie Craven and Donald Craven (Hilda). 

The family will receive friends on Friday, January 03, 2024 at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Ave. from 10:00 am – 10:50 am. Her funeral service will follow at 11:00 am in the Glenn “Mac” Pugh Chapel with Rev. Gary Mason officiating. Burial will follow the service at Randolph Memorial Park. 

Memorials may be made in Arlene’s honor to the American Parkinson’s Disease Association, P.O. Box 61420, Staten Island, NY 10306 or online at Make a gift - American Parkinson's Disease Association