J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Soto, Crystal F.

Friday, January 12, 2007

Crystal Faye Gibbs-Soto, age 37, of Petersburg, VA, died on Friday, January 12, 2007. She was born in Petersburg, the daughter of Joan Bowe of Colonial Heights, VA, and Robert N. Gibbs of Dinwiddie, VA. She grew up as a true Christian in life, and was a loving mother. Crystal was known as being kindhearted and giving, often times beyond her means. She was also a big fan of country music. She is survived by five children, Brandon Gibbs, and Louren, Jeremy, Eliscea, and Andrew Soto; a sister, Debbie M. Kidd and husband Delmar of Chester, VA; grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Carlton E. Bowe of Colonial Heights, and Mrs. Ira Gibbs, of Ettric VA; and a special friend, Steele Daughtarty of Hampton, VA. The family will receive friends at the J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Petersburg, on Wednesday, January 17, 2007, from 6 to 7:00 p.m. with funeral services beginning at 7:00 p.m. A private cremation and interment will follow at a later date. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

Dear Deborah,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God comfort and protect you during this time of sorrow. I hope you know that many others deeply care about you and your family.

Sincerely,
Kay Baber

Posted by: Kay Baber at January 18, 2007 11:20 AM

Dear Debbie and Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss and will be praying for you and your loved ones.
May God Bless you and give you all the strength and comfort you may need.

With much love
and support,
Kat Higgins

Posted by: Kat Higgins at January 17, 2007 04:17 PM

To Deborah

My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time of such sorrow. May God guide and comfort you all during this very sad time.

Julia Alaric

Posted by: Julia Alaric at January 17, 2007 03:54 PM

My condolences go out to you and your family.

Horai ya
kame mo ko hosu
hatsu-hinata

which translates

Island of Eternity:
a turtle dries its shell out
in the rays of a new sun

Posted by: Von at January 17, 2007 03:45 PM

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will be praying and thinking of you all. I am sorry to say that I am unable to attend the funeral because I just can not handle this right now.
Jewel Waldron

Posted by: To Crystal's family and friends at January 17, 2007 02:35 PM

Dear Debbie,

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy and you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you.

Be Blessed,
Tammy McGuigan

Posted by: Tammy McGuigan at January 17, 2007 12:25 PM

THERE ARE NO WORDS THAT CAN BE SAID WHEN A LOVED ONE IS LOST TO MAKE THE PAIN SUBSIDE. CRYSTAL LOVED YOU ALL UNCONDITONALLY. I'M TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

Posted by: STEELE DAUGHARTY at January 17, 2007 11:25 AM

To Debbie and family;
My prayers are with you and your family. Just remember earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. I pray that God will bring you and your family the peace and comfort that surpasses all understanding.

Our Deepest Sympathy
knyla Harris & Family

Posted by: Knyla Harris at January 17, 2007 09:43 AM

Debbie and Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of such great sorrow. Know that we are here with love and support.

The Riggs Family

Posted by: Tricia Riggs at January 17, 2007 08:10 AM

To Deborah and Family:

You have our deepest sympathy. You will continually be in our thoughts and prayers. May God embrace you and give you all the comfort you need to endure the loss of your sister.

With Love and Support,
~Your Delta Company Family

Posted by: Delta Company Family Readiness Group at January 16, 2007 09:54 PM