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Vera Gamble Obituary
Vera Lowe Gamble passed away at the age of 92 years at Glenwood Rehab Feb. 17, 2014. She lived at Montreat apartments for 17 years and loved every minute with the friends she had made. She was a friend to all. Vera worked at Big Star Super Market for 25 years. She was loved by all who knew her, and she loved everyone.
Mrs. Gamble is survived by one son who was her pride and joy, Billy G. Gamble (Joyce); two grandsons, Gregory G. Gamble (Deanna), of Arkansas, and Jim Gamble; two great-grandchildren, Zachary Ryan Gamble (Angie), who serves in the U.S. Army, and Audrey Grace Gamble, of Arkansas; and one great-great-grandchild, Abrie Elizabeth Gamble. She loved the grandchildren more than life.
She was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church, Florence. She was the last surviving child of Elmer Lowe and Lizzie Lowe Holland.
She was preceded in death by her wonderful husband, Merrill Matthew (Bill) Gamble; and her grandson, Thomas Michael Gamble; brothers, Elmer (Shorty), Albert, Benford (Red), and William Bennett (Pooky); and sisters, Mable Foust, Lillie Chapin, and Elsie King.
Visitation will be at Elkins Funeral Home today from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, at 2 p.m. at First Free Will Baptist Church, Florence. She will lie in state from 1-2 p.m. with the Rev. Chris Compton and the Rev. Phil Cooper officiating. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Clarence Prestage, Buddy L. Armstrong, Bobby Holly, Robert Gamble, Ronnie Wiginton, and Allen Morgan.
You are invited to sign the online guest registry at elkinsfuneralhome.com.
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February 26, 2014
Billy & Joyce,
We are so sorry to hear about your mother's death. She was a special lady! Jim & Mary Sue Mardis, Columbus, GA
Sarah Gamble
February 24, 2014
Vera was such a joy in my life, her smile was always present, she had a ear that was just for listening to you. Loved shopping with her and going to Peppers restaurant in Muscle Shoals, she loved their Carrot cake with coffee., she would let me buy her things from time to time, always made me feel good.. I know she is in Heaven and is her jolly self. I Will miss her hugs, her smiles, and not be able to kiss her forhead, but I will have her in my heart for as long as I live.
not being able to hug her or give her a kiss, but she will be in my heart for as long as I live.
Marty and Ann Hart
February 21, 2014
Vera was a Special lady and a true friend, she will be missed.
Barbara & Jim Butler
February 21, 2014
Our sympathy and prayers are with you Billy, Joyce and Family. May God strengthen you and bring comfort to your hearts.
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Vicki Atchley Brewer
February 20, 2014
Rest in Peace Miss Vera. Say hi to all of our loved ones that are waiting for you there. God Bless.
Ruby Nell Brackin
February 20, 2014
Prayers for the family.
Jeff & Sonya Lindsey
February 19, 2014
R.I.P. Aunt Vera...I will never forget her smile and the joy she had in her heart. Jeff Lindsey
Smoky Holland
February 19, 2014
Billy and all, We all loved Your Mom. She was always such a joy to be around. She was Loved by all and she will be missed. Love and Prayers to you and the Family.
Lisa Chapin Willis
February 19, 2014
Well, I guess Daddy and Vera and Elsie are all arguing about who is the best looking right about now. They all loved to pick at each other; one of my favorite childhood memories.
February 19, 2014
so sorry about Vera/she will be missed so much /she was a great person and friends with anyone she met/.I remember the fun days we had working together many years ago/will be thinking of all the family during the loss///judy olive
Angie Carter Gibson
February 19, 2014
Ms. Vera lived next door to my Grandmother as Montreat. She was always so sweet to talk to when I would visit. Prayers for the Gamble family.
February 19, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss she will dearly be miss loved her ( Family of the late Amos and Agnes Rickard
Lisa Hughes-Muse
February 19, 2014
Aunt Vera, you are going to missed by so many. Your destination is complete and Heaven is rejoicing. Kiss my momma and daddy for me. Love you!
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