Leslie Denise Rife Gibson, age 56, of Wytheville, VA passed away Friday, December 5, 2025. She was born November 28, 1969 in Wythe County.

Survivors include her son, Cody Gibson; two daughters, Brittany Gibson and Christin Gibson; mother, Janice Ashby Rife and father, Norman Andrew Rife; sister, Saundra Rife; brother Richard Rife; and 4 grandchildren.

Graveside services were held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at the Gibson Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the funeral home to assist the family with funeral expenses.

Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, VA is serving the Gibson family.