Rosa Lee "Gambrel" Norfleet

Rosa Lee "Gambrel" Norfleet obituary, Russell Springs, KY

Rosa Lee "Gambrel" Norfleet

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Rosa Norfleet Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wilson Funeral Home - Russell Springs on Feb. 27, 2026.
Rosa Lee Norfleet, age 80, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, February 27 2026 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born on Thursday, March 08 1945, in Pineville, Kentucky.

She was the daughter of:

Mother - Ethel Smith Gambrel, who has preceded her in death

Father - Otis Gambrel, who has preceded her in death

Survivors also include:

Husband - Austin Norfleet of Russell Springs, KY

2 Sons:

Roger Norfleet, of Columbus OH.

Jerry Gambrel, of Louisville KY.

2 Step-Sons:

Boyd Norfleet, of Centerville IN

Richard Norfleet, of Covington KY

1 Brother:

Ronnie Gambrel, of Pineville KY

She was a manager of White Castle for 25 years in Cincinnati and member of Russell Springs First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Lonzo Gambrel, Edna Bowman, Lee Gambrel and Phyllis Adkins.

Graveside services will be Sunday, March 01 2026 at 2 PM at Pine Grove Cemetery, Gosser Ridge, Russell Springs, KY.

There will be no visitation.

Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Highway 3525, Russell Springs, KY.

Officiating:

Bro. Christian Naylor

Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

1

Service

2:00 p.m.

Pine Grove Cemetery (Gosser Ridge, Russell Springs, KY)

Gosser Ridge

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