Born in Laurens County, she was a daughter of the late John Henry and Lucille Walker Cannon. She was a faithful member of Donalds Church of God and retired from Torrington.
Surviving are: two daughters, Sue Ross and Sherry (Del) Gorman both of Honea Path; six grandchildren, Wayne Ross, Linda Ross, Timothy Gorman, Trevor Gorman, Cade Gambrell and Kinsley Gambrell; and four great-grandchildren, Bradley Ross, Jacob Ross, Stephanie Ross, Tatum Gambrell and one on the way, due in January; and a sister, Ruby Quarles.
Mrs. Gambrell was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, Thomas Jack Gambrell; and two sisters, Helen Moon and Mildred Osborne.
Funeral services will be held at 3 P.M. Sunday November 22, 2026 at Donalds Church of God with Rev. James Ray Lollis and Rev. Stan Rankin officiating. Burial will follow in Eastview Cemetery.
The family is at their respective homes and will receive friends from 2-3 P.M. Sunday, November 22, 2026 at Donalds Church of God prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to Donalds Church of God, 335 W. Main St., Donalds, SC 29638. Messages of condolence may be made to the family at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com
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