Ms. Hilda Jewell Gordon

Ms. Hilda Jewell Gordon laid down to rest on February 3, 2026.  A host of family and friends will always remember her unique way of speaking and the timbre of her voice.   “Joy”, as some called her, was talented with a beautiful singing voice that she enjoyed utilizing in songs of praise in her congregation and Bible Study group.  She often said that as a young person, she was highly regarded for her good looks in the community. As an adult she focused her energy not on outer beauty, but on teaching others about the “beauties” contained in the Bilble.  Her artistic ability was one she enjoyed sharing with others. From painting pictures, to crafting, to decorating the homes she lived in, she was a unique visionary.   Her final years were filled with enjoying friends, watching classic movies and cooking shows, talking on the phone, and even online shopping.  She is proceeded in legacy by her husband, (John R. Gordon Jr), mother and father (Alveta Allegra Grice, Elmer Ray Barrett), her brother and sister (Anthony R. Barrett and Barbara P Alexander).  She is survived by her son: Michael T. Gibson (LaChandra Gibson), Daughters: Allegra S. Jackson and Lorna M. Gibson (Blas Salas), also her honorary daughter Lydia Bagby.  She left a tribe of grandchildren and great grandchildren that will remember her hand games, recipes, and puzzle time.  In efforts to honor her wishes, there will be no open memorial service but we ask that you take a moment to reflect on the moments of laughter and times of joy she brought to your life.  Live and love, forgive yourself often, and remember to move forward without dismay.  As she would always say, “It’s the end of a thing that matters.”

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