GERALDINE GIPSON SONS, age 83, of Winchester, Tenn., departed this life on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, Tenn., following a brief illness. Mrs. Sons was born in Sewanee, Tenn., to the late George McPherion Gipson and Etta Mae Bohannan Gipson on January 31, 1943. She was one of Thirteen children. Mrs. Sons was a member of the Abundant Life Church in Winchester. She was employed for approximately 55-60 years at the former Carpet Mill in Winchester as a Leader in Shipping. She loved to sit on her front porch and watch the red birds, blue birds and hummingbirds. She definitely had a green thumb when it came to her flowers. She always had beautiful flowers in her yard. She was a wonderful cook and especially enjoyed cooking for her family. She dearly loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be remembered for her hard work, good meals that she cooked and the generous love she had for her family and friends that are going to miss her greatly.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sons was preceded in death by her daughter, Lorna Barnett Hernandez and son, George Byron Barnett, brothers; John, George II, Herman, Vernon, Tommy, Jackie and Walter Gipson. Her sisters; Sally Tucker, Mary Watts, Pauline Kowsky, Amy Nunley and Charlotte Johnson.

She is survived by her husband, David Sons of Winchester. Her son, Tim and wife, Tamnmy Barnett of Estill Springs, daughters; Rachel Barnett (Bobby Powers) of Decherd, Leann Roden of Winchester, 15 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

It was Mrs. Sons’ wish that she be cremated. A Memorial Service will be announced when the arrangements are complete.