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Levada GAMBRELL Obituary
Mrs. Gambrell was a warm loving wife, mother, and sister. She was always finding something to laugh about. She had many interests including homemaking, watching her favorite show "The Golden Girls" and spending many nights on the couch with her daughters watching a good scary movie. She retired from the office of Human Affairs after many years of service.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; and two brothers, Clyde and Randall Davis.
She is survived by her daughters, Brenda Kilgore of Hampton, Wanda Gray (Pat) of Smithfield, Wendy Hicks (Jim) of Newport News, Elizabeth Sprink (David) of Cocoa, Fla.; a son, Danny Davis of Burlington, Ky.; a sister, Emma Wallace of Kentucky; a dear friend, Charlotte Rose of Newport News; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, in the funeral home with burial following in Peninsula Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Alzheimer's Association Hampton Chapter, 6350 Center Drive, Suite 102, Norfolk, VA 23502.
Please leave condolences online at www.wjsmithandsonfh.com.
Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Levada GAMBRELL
Jennifer Konkol
November 30, 2010
Liz, Brenda, Wanda and Wendy,
Thank you all so much for welcoming me and allowing me to part of the celebration of your mothers life. I regret that I never knew her. I'm sure we had a lot in common. The stories told of her made me smile, and I'm sure she was an awesome lady.
I wish you all peace in the days to come, and loving memories that will carry you throughout a lifetime.
elizabeth sprink
November 27, 2010
To my wonderful Mother.
Mommy, I owe you my all. You will be missed so very much. You did your best for us children in so many ways, even if it required your fist to protect us. The most awesome mom ever was mine! You will never ever be forgotten. I love you so! Your daughter, Liz
Debbie Wiggins
November 18, 2010
We will miss you, Mommy. Love, Debbie and Red. Rest in Peace.
Tabetha Hanks
November 17, 2010
We are sorry for your loss and our thoughs and prayers go out to you and your family.
Jean Brunkow & the Dickersons
November 16, 2010
Our thoughts, prayers and love are with all of you at this time.
Love, B.J., Millie and Jean
DORIS STEELE
November 15, 2010
BRENDA AND FAMILY. I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY PRAYERS AND SYMPATHIES ARE WITH YOU
November 15, 2010
BRENDA AND FAMILY,
WE ARE TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
CHERYL HINES & FAMILY
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