of Little Rock, AR

August 7, 1936 - November 26, 2020

Katherine Dunbar Gipson, born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, August 7, 1936, to the late Curtis Dunbar and Virginia Woods. She transitioned from this life on November 26, 2020, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. Katherine married the late Willie James Gipson, Jr. in 1954, and to this union, four children were born, the eldest, Gregory Gipson, Sr. preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Omi Dunbar.

Mother Gipson accepted Christ at an early age and was a lifelong member of Gospel Temple M. B. Church. She served on the Board of Trustees, Mother's Board, taught Sunday School and actively participated in multiple church auxiliaries.

Katherine received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Arkansas Baptist College in 1970 and later matriculated to Ouachita Baptist University where she obtained a Masters of Arts Degree in Elementary Education. She also studied at Capital City Business College, Shorter Junior College, Harding University, and Hampton (Institute) University.

Mrs. Gipson served as an educator in the Pulaski County Special School District for more than 30 years, until her retirement from Pinewood Elementary School in 1997. As a Reading Specialist, she diligently prepared her second and third grade students for success.

At the age of thirteen, Katherine moved to Little Rock to help in the rearing of her extended family, the Cunnigham's; Dr. Cecil Hale, Mrs. Venita Robertson, and Mrs. Teresa Coleman.

Left to cherish her memory, are three devoted children; Mrs. Rosalind Pruitt (Timothy) of Sherwood, Arkansas, Mr. William Gipson (Pamela) of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Mr. Rex Gipson (Lewonda) of Collierville, TN; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Vern McKinney Gipson; Eleven (11) grandchildren; Mrs. Dawanna Walls (Harold), Ms. Lakeya Gipson , Mr. Gregory Gipson, Jr., Mr. Timothy Pruitt II, Mr. Jorden Pruitt (Kayla), Mrs. Brittany Dillard (Derek), Ms. Victoria Gipson, Mr. Martin Gipson (Crystal), Mr. William Michael Gipson, Mrs. Shanetta Taylor and Mr. Jarrett Nelson; Ten (10) great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Mattie Gibson, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family will receive visitors from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, December 4, 2020, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel. Private Funeral Service and Interment will be Saturday, December 5, 2020. Live Stream viewing of the funeral service will be accessible on this obituary page at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 5. The Interment can be viewed at 12:00 p.m. via the following Facebook page link: https://www.facebook.com/Griffin-Leggett-Rest-Hills-Funeral-Home-110857847245059/

We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor visitation to a maximum of 50 guests. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com