Marie McGiboney of Conyers, passed away October 9, 2017, at 86 years of age. Mrs. McGiboney enjoyed working in her flower garden, but found her true calling in being a nurse, having worked at Crawford W. Long Memorial Hospital for 22 years. She will be remembered for taking time to teach others, and always being available to lend a helping hand to those who were in need. Mrs. McGiboney also held several teaching positions in the nursing field at other facilities, along with being a Director of Nursing at A.G. Rhodes Nursing Home in Atlanta, and Supervisor of Nursing at Westbury Nursing Home in Conyers. A faithful wife, she loved attending church and supporting her husband in his ministry as a pastor. Mrs. McGiboney was a member of Zion Baptist Church where she was part of the Caregivers Sunday School Class, and sang with the Jubilee Choir. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 38 years, Algay McGiboney; daughter, Laural Ellen McGiboney; and parents, Allison and Mary Lou (Hammonds) Brown.
Survivors include her brother, M.W. Brown of Griffin; nephew, Marvin Brown and his wife, Roberta, of Griffin; great nieces, Christina Brown, Alexandria Brown; great nephews, Marvin Brown, Jr., Allison Brown; cousins, Shirley Findley, Marvin Hammonds, sister-in-law, Linda Roper, and special friend, Marjorie Johnson.
A Funeral Service for Mrs. McGiboney will be held Thursday, October 12, 2017, 11:00 AM, at Zion Baptist Church, 7037 Highway 212, in Covington, with Rev. Reese Sanders officiating. Interment will follow in Lawnwood Memorial Park. Friends may visit with the family at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, Covington, Wednesday, October 11, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.
Visitation
OCT
11.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014
Funeral Service
OCT
12.
11:00 AM (EDT)
Zion Baptist Church
7037 Hwy. 212
Covington, GA, 30016