Melissa "Missy" Rivere Gibson, 55, a resident of Newberry, South Carolina, passed away at her home on April 10, 2022, with her husband, son, godparents and in-laws at her side. She was born on June 18,1966, a native of Napoleonville, Louisiana.

Melissa is survived by her husband David Gibson Jr., son Drew Zuber, sister Anne Cavalier, sister and godmother Barbara Blanchard, brother in law and godfather Henry Blanchard Jr, mother in law Joanne Cromer, father in law David Gibson Sr (Daisy), nephews Henry Blanchard III and Chad Cavalier, nieces Janell Blanchard Domingue, Kristi Blanchard Landry, Shondell Rivere Trahan, Denise Rivere Collins, Heidi Rivere LeBlanc, Marki Rivere and Matti Rivere, along with numerous great nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents Mattingly "Matt" and Eula Hue Rivere, brothers Mark, Donald and Mattingly "Matt" Rivere Jr, brother in law Rudy Cavalier Sr. and nephew Rudy Cavalier Jr.

Melissa is remembered as a loving and devoted mother and wife. She always managed to create special memories with her son Drew throughout his life, from being the team mom for his soccer team when he was young, to just hanging out and being his best friend in his adult life. She always made sure he knew he had the unconditional love of his mother and a place in her heart no one else could ever fill. When she met her husband David, she found her soul mate and their marriage was her happily ever after. His love and respect filled her heart with a light and glow that was seen on her face and in her eyes when she looked at him. She treasured the bond she had with both of her "boys", as she called them, and time spent with them truly was what brought the most joy and happiness in her life.

Prior to her diagnosis, she also enjoyed gardening and painting during her time off from the job she loved at The Newberry Opera House. Her fiesty spirit and quick wit never failed to make those who loved her laugh and remained with her until the final days of her courageous battle with cancer.

A private graveside service will be officiated by Fr. Eddie Martin at the Immaculate Conception Chapel, Down the Canal in Napoleonville, Louisiana.