Nettie Finerty. Gibson, age 82, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at NHC Columbia. Nettie was born December 9, 1937, in Mt. Pleasant, TN to the late Robert Ollie Finerty and Lena Dugger Finerty.
Nettie was truly just as kind as they come; she always had a caring heart for others. Her life of mothering and caring began with all of her siblings, even those older than her. Her life was devoted to taking care of others. Her world revolved around her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was generous, kind, and raised a wonderful loving family. She was honestly just a great lady. Nettie is dearly loved and will be deeply missed. She was a member of Halls Chapel Church of Christ. She was the wife of the late Riley Gibson, Jr.
Nettie is survived by her daughters: Jan (Allen) Massey and Patti (Scotty) Henson: grandchildren: Devin (Sara) Massey, Dylan Massey, Brittany (Matthew Cates) Massey, Kaynon (Brittney) Henson, Kassidy (Michael) Johnson, and Deanna (Jon) Mayle; great-grandchildren: Ayden Cates, Luke Massey, Peyton Mayle, Macy Mayle, and Jax Mayle; siblings: Helen (Dorris) McMullin, Gail Finerty, Freda Coats, Larry Finerty, Debbie Alley, Darlene Chapman, Lynn (Mike) Lovett, and Sandy Matthews. Nettie is preceded in death by her her husband: Riley Gibson, Jr.; daughter: Barbara Lynn Gibson; brothers: James Finerty and Ricky Finerty; Brothers-in-law: Danny Michael Chapman, Bob Coats, Johnny Bearden; step-father: Pete Thomas; and nephews: Timothy Finerty and Chris Finerty.
The family will visit with friends Thursday, May 28, 2020, at Williams Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A funeral service for Nettie will be held Friday, May 29, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. also at Williams in Mt. Pleasant with Edd Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens, in Columbia, TN.
Pallbearers are Devin Massey, Dylan Massey, Kaynon Henson, Teddy Finerty, Matthew Cates, Michael Johnson, Luke Massey, and Ayden Cates.
Honorary Pallbearers: Nieces, Nephews, and In-Laws.
Williams Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences can be given to the family online at
www.williamsfh.com