Lori J. Gibson

Lori J. Gibson of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. She was 61 years old. Lori was born on January 28, 1956 in Ellenville; she was the daughter of Dennis Decker and Carolyn (Freer) Hudson.

Lori received a degree as a Pharmacy Technician through ACCES-VR, but her real passion was caring for others. She became a CNA and worked at the Ulster Infirmary, Ferncliff, Eden Park and Wassaic to name a few. Lori retired in 2007. She was a member of the Mid Hudson Valley Club of the Deaf for 40 years and held many offices within the organization. Lori was also a member of the Hudson Valley Catholic Deaf Church and a member of the Kerhonkson Federated Church Sewing Group. 

In addition to her parents and her step-father Stanley Hudson, Lori is survived by her loving husband James Gibson, whom she married on July 9, 1977, their children; James Gibson Jr. (Melissa) of Ellenville, Jason Gibson of Kerhonkson and Joshua Gibson (Katrina) of Kerhonkson; her brother Drew Decker (Brenda) of Kerhonkson; six grandchildren, Sierra, Mariah, Leah, Izzbella, Jason Jr. and Savannah. Lori was predeceased by her granddaughter, Jessica Gibson.

Visiting will be held on Saturday, June 24th from 2-4 PM with a celebration of her life immediately following at the Federated Church of Kerhonkson. Cremation will be private.

The family asks instead of sending flowers, to help offset the cost of funeral expenses please make monetary donations to James Gibson, c/o PO Box 900, Kerhonkson, NY 12446.

Arrangements entrusted to the HB Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson. To send a personal condolence to Lori’s family please visit humistonfuneralhome.com.