Obituaries » DR. CATHERINE KNOWLTON GIBSON
PrintDR. CATHERINE KNOWLTON GIBSON
March 11, 1955 - February 24, 2026
Burial Date: March 7, 2026
Visitation will be held Friday, March 6, 2026 at Jackson - Highley Funeral Home Chapel, 126 Panama Road, West Helena Arkansas from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church, 125 North Coanza Street, West Helena Arkansas. Interment will follow immediately at Jackson Memorial Cemetery, Lexa Arkansas. Dr. Gibson's service may be viewed live through ZOOM.
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Topic: Funeral Service for Dr. Catherine Knowlton Gibson will be held at First Missionary Baptist Church, West Helena Arkansas
Time: Mar 7, 2026 01:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Evangelist Dr. Catherine Knowlton – Gibson, was born March 11, 1955, in Knowlton, Arkansas to the late Sandy, Sr. and Annie Knowlton. She was the 12th of 13 children. She was reared with strong family values.
Evangelist Gibson accepted Christ at an early age at Allen Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church, in West Helena, Arkansas. She didn’t realize at the time her life would reflect a greater purpose and a Divine calling. In 1973 she graduated from Central High School in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas.
Evangelist Gibson married Jordan Redd, Sr. in 1983 and to this union she was blessed with one child, Jordan Redd, Jr. She loved and cherished her relationship with her son.
In 1993, Evangelist Gibson married Dr. George A. Gibson. In 2003, alongside her husband, they co-founded, Divine Deliverance Christian Ministries’ right in their living room. She loved her husband eternally, standing beside him in prayer, strength, and unwavering support. Her church family was always kept close to her heart! Evangelist and Dr. Gibson loved one another wholeheartedly. Although no children were born, they blended into a family.
In 1983 Evangelist Gibson graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from LeMoyne-Owen College. She then became a lifelong learner.
Driven to make a deeper impact, she continued her studies, earning a Master of Arts in Teaching Degree from Harding University, in 2003 and later, a Doctor of Christian of Counseling Degree from Jacksonville Theological Seminary, in 2008. She also became a trained seminary instructor at Jacksonville Theological Seminary. She would always quote her favorite saying, “To God be the glory for ALL the great things that He has done.”
Evangelist Gibson retired after having a distinguished career from Phillips County Development Center (PCDC) located in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, after 40 years of service. She left an indelible mark on people and thousands of students she taught and guided over the years. “She didn’t just teach curriculum; she taught the whole child.” This was a true testament of her dedication.
She loved spending time with her family, talking about the Lord, praying, cooking, traveling, listening to music, and watching football games with her husband. She was an avid football fan especially when her boys the “Kansas City Chiefs” were playing.
On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the age 70, Evangelist Catherine Knowlton-Gibson with her supportive husband by her side entered into eternal rest in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Evangelist Catherine Knowlton-Gibson is preceded in death by her parents, brothers; Peter, Sandy, Jr., Earl, Hosea, Joseph, and Ineal Knowlton, sisters; Martha Knowlton-Trotter, Mary Knowlton-Davis, Annie Knowlton-Lindsey and a son-in-law; Bruce Gathings.
Evangelist Catherine-Knowlton Gibson, she leaves her cherished memories and Legacy of Love with her devoted and loving husband; Pastor Dr. George A. Gibson, her beloved son; Jordan Redd, Jr. both of Helena-West Helena AR, three daughters; Raquel (Brian) McFarland of Valley Springs CA, Anglia (Bennie) Howse of Little Rock AR, LaTangela Gathings of West Helena AR, bonus daughter; Leslie (John) Bailey of West Helena AR; three sons; George (Ronnie) Gibson, Jr. of Los Angeles CA, Timothy Gibson of Vallejo CA, Gabriel Gibson of Stafford VA, three sisters; Ruth Mooney, Ella McGinister both of Helena-West Helena AR, Elizabeth Cross of Memphis TN, ten sisters-in-law; Irma Knowlton, Willie Marie Knowlton, Judy Knowlton all of Helena-West Helena AR, Carolyn Knowlton of Marion AR; Angela Nash of Dallas GA, Shauna (Ethola) Nash Brooks of Dallas GA, Mattie (Frank) Dixon of Memphis TN, Glenda Reavely of Memphis TN, Ann Watson of Little Rock AR, Doreatha Cole of Memphis TN; five brothers-in-law; Carl (Hattie) Watson of Memphis TN, Michael (Debra) Watson of Trumann AR, Kenneth Watson of Memphis TN, Julian (Shelia) Watson of Memphis TN, Harry Lindsey of Helena-West Helena AR, a special grandson; Amari Douglas, a special friend; Ms. Ollie Wardlaw, loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, church family, spiritual daughters, and friends that will miss her dearly.
