MURFREESBORO – Doretta Gibson Maxton, 85, died Sunday, September 2, 2012 at The Ahoskie House.

She had lived in Greensboro, NC for many years prior to returning to Murfreesboro five years ago.

Ms. Maxton was the daughter of the late Georgia Mae Gibson and Marvin Gibson.

She is survived by a brother, Marvin L. Gibson, Jr.; a sister-in-law, Trudy Gibson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be conducted Tuesday, September 4 at 2:00 p.m. in Riverside Cemetery in Murfreesboro.

Garrett-Jones Funeral Home of Ahoskie is serving the Maxton family.  Friends and family may sign the online guest book by visiting www.garrettjonesfh.com.