Trudy Pearl Leibowitz Gipson, 84, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at her home. She was born January 14, 1930 in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Joseph Wolf Leibowitz, a carpenter descended from the Tribe of Benjamin, and Pauline (Goldstein) Leibowitz. She was one of twelve brothers and sisters and lived most of her life in East Los Angeles, later moving to Long Beach until she got married. Trudy was a graduate of Jordan High School and worked in Los Angeles as a Nurse's Assistant. In 2005, she was united in marriage to Theddie K. Gipson who survives. She is also survived by a sister, Marianne Lee. Her parents and ten of her brothers and sisters have preceded her in death. Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Harrison Cemetery, Decatur.