Gladys B. Gibson, 71, passed away Friday, April 20, 2012 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale of cancer. Born January 29, 1941 in Holly, MI, Mrs. Gibson was a longtime resident of the area. moving from Michigan. She was a Bus Driver for the Polk County Schools and worked at Bordo Citrus of Winter Haven for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband: Earnest Gibson & son: Charles Healey. Mrs. Gibson was survived by her son: Tony E. Gibson & daughter; Tonja Gutierrez both of Bartow; three brothers: John, Tom, & Junior Pocius; 3 sisters: Sue Mann; Francis Elliott & Jeanette Mann, all of Michigan; 8 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren. Family will receive friends Tuesday, April 24, 2012 from 6-8 PM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Lakeside Memorial Park, Winter Haven.