Obituary of Lila Truesdale Gamble

Wedgefield, SC Lila Truesdale Gamble, 68, wife of Lynn Gamble, died Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Earnest Truesdale and Selma Player Truesdale. Mrs. Gamble was a member of New Calvary Baptist Church and was a graduate of Edmunds High School. Surviving are her husband of Wedgefield; a brother, Victor Truesdale (Carlene) of Manning; a daughter, Gail Barnes (John) of Wedgefield; two stepsons, Michael Gamble (Leigh) of Myrtle Beach and Bryan Gamble (Cammie) of Hemingway; a stepdaughter, Marianna Player (Jamie) of Chapin; eight grandchildren, John Thomas Barnes, Brittaney Gamble, Katherine Gamble, Walker Gamble, Katie Gamble, Caroline Gamble, Matthew Player and Daniel Player. She was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Harrell. Memorial Services will be held at 1 P.M. Friday at New Calvary Baptist Church with Dr. David Richardson officiating. The family will receive friends at New Calvary Baptist Church following the service. Memorials may be made to New Calvary Baptist Church, P. O. Box 848, Sumter, SC 29151. On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386.