Mary Lou Gibson Cosby
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Mary Lou Gibson-Cosby, 78, Wabash, and daughter of the late William and Mary (Watson) Gibson, was born November 30, 1940, in Madison, Indiana. She attended Broadway High School and graduated from Madison Consolidated High School. She earned an associate's degree in nursing in Indianapolis, and worked in Wabash as a licensed practical nurse for Dr. Richard LaSalle. She also earned an associate degree in early childhood education and owned Mary's Family Day Care Plus. She also owned a real estate entrepreneurship in Wabash along with her son, Andre.
Mrs. Gibson-Cosby enjoyed flower gardening, raising and watching birds, and was adored by her beloved dog, Daisy. She was a member of Broadway Baptist Church in Madison and Zion Lutheran Church in Wabash for over 30 years. Her favorite Bible verse was Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Him, who gives me strength." Her strength was something for which she was admired, but she would be quick to tell you that her strength came from her faith and trust in Jesus.
Mrs. Gibson-Cosby passed away after a long, courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in Indianapolis.
Her life will be cherished by her children: James "Jim" Cosby, III (Connie) of Indianapolis, Andre Cosby, of Wabash, Christopher Cosby (Cindi) of Carmel, Indiana, Mary Ann Abramson (Dustin) of Avon, Indiana, and Matthew Cosby of Houston, Texas; two sisters: Geraldine Lacey (James) of Indianapolis, Wilma Banks of Indianapolis; one brother, Floyd Gibson (Jeri Marshall) of Deputy, Indiana; nine grandchildren: Malcolm Wells (Komal) of Indianapolis(Jim & Connie), Kaedyn Day of Wabash(Andre), Jazen Cosby, Cyan Cosby, Honor Cosby and Drej Cosby, all of Carmel(Chris & Cindi), and Mary Malyka Abramson, Keith Abramson and Maya Abramson, all of Avon(Mary Ann & Dustin); two great grandchildren: Anya Wells and Ahyan Wells, both of Indianapolis(Malcolm & Komal); and her former husband, James "Jim" Cosby, II of Wabash.
She was preceded in death by three brothers: Jimmy, Junior and Harold Henry Gibson; and two sisters: Georgia Gibson and Priscilla Scott.
Funeral services at 12:00 PM Saturday at The Broadway Baptist Church, Madison, with interment in Springdale Cemetery. Viewing at the Lytle-Welty Funeral Homes, Main Street Chapel, Madison from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, November 29, and at the church after 11:00 AM, Saturday.