Lucy Gambrell

Melville - Funeral services for Lucy Latino Gambrell will be held at the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Melville, LA on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at 12:30 p.m. Burial will be held at the Melville Baptist Cemetery.

Lucy Latino Gambrell, 93, a resident of Melville, LA, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015.

Lucy was born on February 22, 1922 to the late Charley and Lily Latino. Lucy had a deep love and respect for God. She prayed the Lord's Prayer daily. She was one of Jehovah's Witnesses. She became very interested in studying the Bible when she learned at Psalm 83:18 that God's name was Jehovah, and that he had a purpose and promise for mankind. It was at that time that she started to understand the meaning of the Lord's Prayer, a prayer she had prayed since childhood. Lucy loved life, family, people and animals.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 45 years, Devoe "Bill" Gambrell; an infant son, William Gordon Gambrell; her son-in-law, Glenn Firmin, and her sister, Jeanette "Jean" Latino Macera.

She is survived by her 2 sons, Michael Gambrell (wife Vicki), Glenn Gambrell; her daughter, Terrie Gambrell Firmin, all of Melville, LA; 3 grandchildren, Roman Firmin (wife Cindy), Michka Gambrell Hebing (husband Mark) all of Baton Rouge, LA, and Dane Firmin (wife Neva) of Lafayette, LA; 2 great-grandsons, Brett and Cole Firmin, two brothers, Joe Latino of Slidell, LA (wife Betty), Louis Latino of Melville, LA (Erlene Garsee) and many cousins, nieces, and nephews who were very dear to her.

Her pallbearers will be her sons, grandsons and only granddaughter.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. until religious services at 12:30 p.m. Roger Lee Vallet, Jr. will conduct the services.

The family would like to send a special thanks to her caregivers, Velma Coleman and Tassa Charles, Dr. Gary Blanchard and his staff, and the Ltac unit of OGH South Campus. With heartfelt appreciation, the family of Lucy Gambrell would like to thank everyone for their prayers, comforting messages and many acts of kindness during this difficult time.

Family and friends are invited to sign and view the online guestbook at www.lafondardoin.com.

LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Melville, 607 First Street, Melville, LA 71353, (337-942-2638) has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Visitation

Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home
607 First Street
Melville, LA  71353
Saturday, May 16, 2015
9:00 a.m. until service time

Service

Funeral Home

LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel
607 First Street
Melville, LA  71353
Saturday, May 16, 2015
12:30 p.m.

Cemetery

Melville Baptist Cemetery
502 2nd Street
Melville, LA  71353