Evelyn Gambrel

Evelyn Gambrel, age 82, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2010 at her home. She was born in Fields, KY on July 1, 1927, the daughter of the late Rev. Willie Garfield and Cordie Miller Napier. Evelyn believed in the Holiness faith and had been a homemaker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Gambrel, Sr.; granddaughter, Tammy Belcher; great-granddaughter, Brittany Rose, sister, Kitty Anderson; brothers, Paul Napier, Ralph Napier and Daniel Napier; and six step-children. Left to morn her passing are her sons, Thomas Gambrel, Jr. and James F. Gambrel; daughters, Mary Hazel Rose and husband, Jerry, Cordiann Belcher and husband, Daniel; grandchildren, Lisa Partin, Tommy Gambrel, III, Marie Burchett, Jerry Lee Rose and Sondra Belcher; great-grandchildren, Brook Gambrel, Cody Gambrel, Jessica Partin, Ashley Partin, Courtney Gambrel, Chanse Fuston, Mackenzie Marshall and Nathan Burchett; sister, Mable Cox; brother, Jerry Wayne Napier; Special family members; David Gambrel, Timmy Gambrel, Billy Brock, Lonnie Gambrel, Alene Glass, Rita Brock and Willard Gambrel; special friend and caregiver, Chris Naes and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.