Lucila Resto Gipson, age 76, of Long Beach, died Wednesday, November 5, 2008 in Long Beach.
Mrs. Gipson was a native of Puerto Rico and had been a longtime resident of Long Beach. She enjoyed playing cards and going to the casino's with her friends. She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Long Beach.
Survivors include her 4 children, Walter (Michelle) Gipson, Long Beach, George (Shannon) Gipson, Colorado, Maurice (Jennifer) Gipson, Gulfport, and Kenneth (Jessica) Gipson, San Diego, CA; 3 siblings: Callita Garcia Resto, Benedicta Resto """"Benny"""" Rosario, and Marcelino """"Miyo"""" Resto; 9 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and numerous other relatives in New York, Tennessee, and Puerto Rico.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 6:00 pm Monday at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Long Beach where friends may visit from 5 - 6 pm.
Memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Road, Long Beach, in charge of arrangements and an online guestbook may be signed at www.riemannfamily.com