Barbara Ann Josey Gibson, 76, of Salisbury passed away Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, at The Meadows of Rockwell. Born Dec. 14, 1940, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Jerry E. Josey and Martha Hamilton Josey. Mrs. Gibson was educated in the Rowan County schools and was employed for Cannon Mills for a number of years before retiring due to a disability. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Josey Rice. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Cindy Gibson Clark and husband, David of Salisbury and Julie Gibson McGinnis and fiancé, David Compton of Kannapolis; siblings, Margaret Pearl Josey Blackwell of Concord, Pete Josey and wife, Linda of Mooresville, Cathy Josey Horne and husband, Dewey of Kannapolis and Pamela Josey Gardner and husband, Rick of McConnell, S.C.; grandchildren, Miranda Erin, Erica, Billy, Dustan, Carissa and Gracie; great-grandchildren, Jared, Jason, Cayton, Ashton, Caroline, William, Brooke, Andrew, Joey and Laken. Visitation and Service: The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 14, at the First Baptist Church of Salisbury followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Brian Farmer officiating. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Gibson family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.