Sara Bowen Gibson of Anderson, SC, has passed away, leaving behind a family and community who loved her dearly.
Below, the simplest tribute: the truth of a life as it was lived.
Sara held deeply to the Methodist faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.
The community of faith holds its own well — and Sara was held.
Sara Elizabeth Bowen Gibson, 96, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, at her home in Anderson.
Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late J.L. and Hassie Hubbard Bowen. Sara was a graduate of Anderson College. She was a retired decorator at Maynards with 20 years of service. Sara was a master gardener and enjoyed her Bridge Clubs. She was a member of the Anderson Country Club and Trinity United Methodist Church where she served on various committees.
Survivors include her son, Reggie Gibson (Maryellen); daughter, Julie Gibson Orr (fiancé, Joey Lee); grandchildren, Emma Abigail Gibson (Ian Kordonis), Sara Margaret Gibson, and Savannah Powell; and a brother, Jack Bowen.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Mark Gibson; former husband, Emmett Lee Gibson, Jr.; brother, Ray Bowen; and a sister, Sue Reardon.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 11, at Trinity United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Roy Mitchell and Jack Bowen. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Monday at the church prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Salvation Army, 112 Tolly Street, Anderson, SC 29624..
Sullivan-King Mortuary
