Dorothy Dennis Gamble

Dorothy Dennis Gamble Mrs. Dorothy Mae Dennis Gamble, 84, passed away peacefully at her home on September 3, 2013, surrounded by family and loving friends. Born December 24, 1928 in Lancaster, SC, she was the daughter of the late Beasley I. Dennis and Anabel Michau Dennis. A twin sister died at birth. Mrs. Gamble was married for 27 years to the late William Goodman Gamble, who preceded her in death in 1974. A son, William Beasley "Buddy" Gamble, also preceded her in death in 1990. She is survived by her daughter, Anita Gamble Baker (Larry); 4 grandchildren, Jennifer Baker Reid, William Ryan Baker, Anna Lynn Gamble (Martin) and Kenneth Goodman Gamble (Elizabeth); 4 great-grandchildren, Eli William Gamble, Andrew Thomas Gamble, Maecy Elizabeth Gamble and John Ryan Reid; a sister, Mary Louise Brunson (Jimmy), a nephew, Dennis Brunson (Alicia), a great nephew, Jonathan Brunson and a great niece, Alexandra Brunson. The family also wishes to thank Beebe Coker with Amedisys Hospice, Kirby Phillips, Martha Culbreath, and Renee Daniels for all the love and care they have provided. Mrs. Gamble was a member of Turbeville Southern Methodist Church for over 60 years, was employed for many years in retail sales at various businesses in Sumter, including 20 years at Belk Department Stores. In later years she kept children in her home, and was a surrogate grandmother to at least 7 families. Services will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Turbeville Southern Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery directed by Floyd Funeral Home. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service at Turbeville Southern Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials may be made to Turbeville Southern Methodist Church, P. O. Box 182 Turbeville SC 29162, or Amedisys Hospice, 2555 Lin Do Court, Suite B, Sumter, SC 29150. Online condolences may be made at www.floydfuneral.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Dorothy Dennis Gamble please visit our Sympathy Store.