Sandy Carpenter Gibson Pearson 1954-2026

Sandy Carpenter Gibson Pearson was born on June 21, 1954, in Gilmer, Texas, to John and Lura Carpenter. She graduated from Daingerfield High School in 1972. Sandy passed away at the age of 72 peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, following a battle with cancer.
Sandy had a strong sense of public service. She was the youngest person to work in the Morris County clerk’s office at the age of 17. She served as the Daingerfield Police Department secretary, an elementary school crossing guard, and a Morris County dispatcher/jailer before her retirement in 1999. Most recently, Sandy was involved in the Wood County Democratic Party and was a member of the Muddy Creek Missionary Baptist Church.
She was also very athletic in high school. She was a catcher for the Daingerfield Dollies Softball team. She was also a tennis star that could have gone professional.
Sandy is survived by her children, Jim and Janelle Gibson of Rockdale, Texas; Maddy Gibson of Quitman, Texas, and Chris Gibson and Katie Gibson of League City, Texas; grandchildren Celeste and Cecily Gibson, and William and Darwin Gibson; brother Mack Carpenter of Pittsburg, Texas and sister Jeanette McBee of Pittsburg, Texas.
Sandy was preceded in death by her parents John and Lura Carpenter, her brothers C.L Carpenter, Bill Carpenter, Jay Carpenter, Wayne Carpenter, and Lloyd Carpenter.
A memorial service will follow cremation at the Muddy Creek Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 10:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Muddy Creek Baptist Church either in person or electronically via Givelify.com.