Lillie Gambill passed away July 7, 2021 at her home in Fort Worth, Texas.
She was born June 2, 1925 in Itasca, Texas to James Henry Smith and Birdie Mae Ward Smith. In 1935, Charlotte, her parents, and her older brother, Garth Lamont Smith, moved to Fort Worth, Texas. She graduated from Trimble Tech High School in 1942.
Set against the backdrop of World War II, Charlotte studied art at Texas Christian University, worked at the Fort Worth Quartermaster Depot, and lit up the dance floor at the U.S.O. in downtown Fort Worth.
She met the love of her life, Alvin E. Gambill, in December 1945, and they were married on March 9, 1946. During the oil boom of the late 1940s-1950s, Charlotte and Alvin spent time in West Texas as they saved up money for their first home. Once they settled into their home on Shaw Street in Fort Worth, they welcomed their first child, Alva Sheree Gambill, in 1954, followed by Alton Eddie Gambill in 1955. During this time, Charlotte and family were members of Morningside Methodist Church, until 1960 when they fulfilled their dream of living in the country, buying property south of Fort Worth. The family then began to attend the First Methodist Church of Burleson. She later joined Edge Park United Methodist Church.
Living in Garden Acres, Charlotte blossomed into a full-time nurturer-tending to her garden, supporting her children and their school activities, plus cooking, canning, and freezing anything that stood still. She carried these skills with her as she became a grandma in 1982 to Kristen Gambill and again in 1991 to Felicia Fitzpatrick. In the 1980s, Charlotte and Alvin also joined Metro Dance Club, Tanglefoot Dance Club, and Fort Worth Elks Lodge No. 124.
There was a special joy that radiated when she was dancing or listening to music, which carried over to her elegant sense of fashion; as one friend observed, "she dressed like a page out of Vogue." Her vivacious and effervescent demeanor was with her wherever she went, which is why she always made friends in any and every situation. She truly never met a stranger, as people loved to talk to her and would immediately open up to her, including a fisherman inviting her to his boat during an Alaska cruise she took in 1993.
Not only was Charlotte a great listener to her continuous parade of new friends, but her witty and quick quips also made her a natural storyteller. She could enchant and enrapture people with just a few words, especially with her famous sayings like, "You're as handy as a pocket on a shirt," or "Wild, wooly, and full of fleas." It was her gift of the gab that also led to giving loved ones and close friends their own personal nicknames, like "Butterfly," "Blondie," "Itasca Girl," or "Lover Boy." These traits made her particularly adept at hosting and entertaining, whether she was in her home, out at club dances, or on vacations. She loved to cook and eat, so it was no surprise if she showed up to a social gathering with homemade snacks and delectable dishes. Desserts were no exception-making a pie every day for Alvin once he retired, and even treating herself to a slice of pecan pie as she was preparing Thanksgiving dinner.
Charlotte is preceded in death by her parents, brother, and husband. She is survived by her two children, Sheree Gambill Fitzpatrick of Vancouver, Washington and Eddie Gambill of Fort Worth, Texas; daughter-in-law, Debbie Gambill; two grandchildren, Kristen Gambill and Felicia Fitzpatrick; first cousin, Eddie Joe Ward; nephews, Larry Smith, David Gambill, and Matt Gambill; nieces, Barbara Gambill Hardin and Carol Gambill Pheneger; and great-niece, Charlita Sue Smith Kratz; and their families.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Jude's Children Hospital. There will be a graveside service Tuesday, July 13 at 10:00 a.m. at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth, Texas.
She was born June 2, 1925 in Itasca, Texas to James Henry Smith and Birdie Mae Ward Smith. In 1935, Charlotte, her parents, and her older brother, Garth Lamont Smith, moved to Fort Worth, Texas. She graduated from Trimble Tech High School in 1942.
Set against the backdrop of World War II, Charlotte studied art at Texas Christian University, worked at the Fort Worth Quartermaster Depot, and lit up the dance floor at the U.S.O. in downtown Fort Worth.
She met the love of her life, Alvin E. Gambill, in December 1945, and they were married on March 9, 1946. During the oil boom of the late 1940s-1950s, Charlotte and Alvin spent time in West Texas as they saved up money for their first home. Once they settled into their home on Shaw Street in Fort Worth, they welcomed their first child, Alva Sheree Gambill, in 1954, followed by Alton Eddie Gambill in 1955. During this time, Charlotte and family were members of Morningside Methodist Church, until 1960 when they fulfilled their dream of living in the country, buying property south of Fort Worth. The family then began to attend the First Methodist Church of Burleson. She later joined Edge Park United Methodist Church.
Living in Garden Acres, Charlotte blossomed into a full-time nurturer-tending to her garden, supporting her children and their school activities, plus cooking, canning, and freezing anything that stood still. She carried these skills with her as she became a grandma in 1982 to Kristen Gambill and again in 1991 to Felicia Fitzpatrick. In the 1980s, Charlotte and Alvin also joined Metro Dance Club, Tanglefoot Dance Club, and Fort Worth Elks Lodge No. 124.
There was a special joy that radiated when she was dancing or listening to music, which carried over to her elegant sense of fashion; as one friend observed, "she dressed like a page out of Vogue." Her vivacious and effervescent demeanor was with her wherever she went, which is why she always made friends in any and every situation. She truly never met a stranger, as people loved to talk to her and would immediately open up to her, including a fisherman inviting her to his boat during an Alaska cruise she took in 1993.
Not only was Charlotte a great listener to her continuous parade of new friends, but her witty and quick quips also made her a natural storyteller. She could enchant and enrapture people with just a few words, especially with her famous sayings like, "You're as handy as a pocket on a shirt," or "Wild, wooly, and full of fleas." It was her gift of the gab that also led to giving loved ones and close friends their own personal nicknames, like "Butterfly," "Blondie," "Itasca Girl," or "Lover Boy." These traits made her particularly adept at hosting and entertaining, whether she was in her home, out at club dances, or on vacations. She loved to cook and eat, so it was no surprise if she showed up to a social gathering with homemade snacks and delectable dishes. Desserts were no exception-making a pie every day for Alvin once he retired, and even treating herself to a slice of pecan pie as she was preparing Thanksgiving dinner.
Charlotte is preceded in death by her parents, brother, and husband. She is survived by her two children, Sheree Gambill Fitzpatrick of Vancouver, Washington and Eddie Gambill of Fort Worth, Texas; daughter-in-law, Debbie Gambill; two grandchildren, Kristen Gambill and Felicia Fitzpatrick; first cousin, Eddie Joe Ward; nephews, Larry Smith, David Gambill, and Matt Gambill; nieces, Barbara Gambill Hardin and Carol Gambill Pheneger; and great-niece, Charlita Sue Smith Kratz; and their families.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Jude's Children Hospital. There will be a graveside service Tuesday, July 13 at 10:00 a.m. at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth, Texas.
Lillie Gambill passed away July 7, 2021 at her home in Fort Worth, Texas.
She was born June 2, 1925 in Itasca, Texas to James Henry Smith and Birdie Mae Ward Smith. In 1935, Charlotte, her parents, and her older brother, Garth Lamont Smith, moved to Fort Worth, Texas. She graduated from Trimble Tech High School in 1942.
Set against the backdrop of World War II, Charlotte studied art at Texas Christian University, worked at the Fort Worth Quartermaster Depot, and lit up the dance floor at the U.S.O. in downtown Fort Worth.
She met the love of her life, Alvin E. Gambill, in December 1945, and they were married on March 9, 1946. During the oil boom of the late 1940s-1950s, Charlotte and Alvin spent time in West Texas as they saved up money for their first home. Once they settled into their home on Shaw Street in Fort Worth, they welcomed their first child, Alva Sheree Gambill, in 1954, followed by Alton Eddie Gambill in 1955. During this time, Charlotte and family were members of Morningside Methodist Church, until 1960 when they fulfilled their dream of living in the country, buying property south of Fort Worth. The family then began to attend the First Methodist Church of Burleson. She later joined Edge Park United Methodist Church.
Living in Garden Acres, Charlotte blossomed into a full-time nurturer-tending to her garden, supporting her children and their school activities, plus cooking, canning, and freezing anything that stood still. She carried these skills with her as she became a grandma in 1982 to Kristen Gambill and again in 1991 to Felicia Fitzpatrick. In the 1980s, Charlotte and Alvin also joined Metro Dance Club, Tanglefoot Dance Club, and Fort Worth Elks Lodge No. 124.
There was a special joy that radiated when she was dancing or listening to music, which carried over to her elegant sense of fashion; as one friend observed, "she dressed like a page out of Vogue." Her vivacious and effervescent demeanor was with her wherever she went, which is why she always made friends in any and every situation. She truly never met a stranger, as people loved to talk to her and would immediately open up to her, including a fisherman inviting her to his boat during an Alaska cruise she took in 1993.
Not only was Charlotte a great listener to her continuous parade of new friends, but her witty and quick quips also made her a natural storyteller. She could enchant and enrapture people with just a few words, especially with her famous sayings like, "You're as handy as a pocket on a shirt," or "Wild, wooly, and full of fleas." It was her gift of the gab that also led to giving loved ones and close friends their own personal nicknames, like "Butterfly," "Blondie," "Itasca Girl," or "Lover Boy." These traits made her particularly adept at hosting and entertaining, whether she was in her home, out at club dances, or on vacations. She loved to cook and eat, so it was no surprise if she showed up to a social gathering with homemade snacks and delectable dishes. Desserts were no exception-making a pie every day for Alvin once he retired, and even treating herself to a slice of pecan pie as she was preparing Thanksgiving dinner.
Charlotte is preceded in death by her parents, brother, and husband. She is survived by her two children, Sheree Gambill Fitzpatrick of Vancouver, Washington and Eddie Gambill of Fort Worth, Texas; daughter-in-law, Debbie Gambill; two grandchildren, Kristen Gambill and Felicia Fitzpatrick; first cousin, Eddie Joe Ward; nephews, Larry Smith, David Gambill, and Matt Gambill; nieces, Barbara Gambill Hardin and Carol Gambill Pheneger; and great-niece, Charlita Sue Smith Kratz; and their families.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Jude's Children Hospital. There will be a graveside service Tuesday, July 13 at 10:00 a.m. at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth, Texas.
She was born June 2, 1925 in Itasca, Texas to James Henry Smith and Birdie Mae Ward Smith. In 1935, Charlotte, her parents, and her older brother, Garth Lamont Smith, moved to Fort Worth, Texas. She graduated from Trimble Tech High School in 1942.
Set against the backdrop of World War II, Charlotte studied art at Texas Christian University, worked at the Fort Worth Quartermaster Depot, and lit up the dance floor at the U.S.O. in downtown Fort Worth.
She met the love of her life, Alvin E. Gambill, in December 1945, and they were married on March 9, 1946. During the oil boom of the late 1940s-1950s, Charlotte and Alvin spent time in West Texas as they saved up money for their first home. Once they settled into their home on Shaw Street in Fort Worth, they welcomed their first child, Alva Sheree Gambill, in 1954, followed by Alton Eddie Gambill in 1955. During this time, Charlotte and family were members of Morningside Methodist Church, until 1960 when they fulfilled their dream of living in the country, buying property south of Fort Worth. The family then began to attend the First Methodist Church of Burleson. She later joined Edge Park United Methodist Church.
Living in Garden Acres, Charlotte blossomed into a full-time nurturer-tending to her garden, supporting her children and their school activities, plus cooking, canning, and freezing anything that stood still. She carried these skills with her as she became a grandma in 1982 to Kristen Gambill and again in 1991 to Felicia Fitzpatrick. In the 1980s, Charlotte and Alvin also joined Metro Dance Club, Tanglefoot Dance Club, and Fort Worth Elks Lodge No. 124.
There was a special joy that radiated when she was dancing or listening to music, which carried over to her elegant sense of fashion; as one friend observed, "she dressed like a page out of Vogue." Her vivacious and effervescent demeanor was with her wherever she went, which is why she always made friends in any and every situation. She truly never met a stranger, as people loved to talk to her and would immediately open up to her, including a fisherman inviting her to his boat during an Alaska cruise she took in 1993.
Not only was Charlotte a great listener to her continuous parade of new friends, but her witty and quick quips also made her a natural storyteller. She could enchant and enrapture people with just a few words, especially with her famous sayings like, "You're as handy as a pocket on a shirt," or "Wild, wooly, and full of fleas." It was her gift of the gab that also led to giving loved ones and close friends their own personal nicknames, like "Butterfly," "Blondie," "Itasca Girl," or "Lover Boy." These traits made her particularly adept at hosting and entertaining, whether she was in her home, out at club dances, or on vacations. She loved to cook and eat, so it was no surprise if she showed up to a social gathering with homemade snacks and delectable dishes. Desserts were no exception-making a pie every day for Alvin once he retired, and even treating herself to a slice of pecan pie as she was preparing Thanksgiving dinner.
Charlotte is preceded in death by her parents, brother, and husband. She is survived by her two children, Sheree Gambill Fitzpatrick of Vancouver, Washington and Eddie Gambill of Fort Worth, Texas; daughter-in-law, Debbie Gambill; two grandchildren, Kristen Gambill and Felicia Fitzpatrick; first cousin, Eddie Joe Ward; nephews, Larry Smith, David Gambill, and Matt Gambill; nieces, Barbara Gambill Hardin and Carol Gambill Pheneger; and great-niece, Charlita Sue Smith Kratz; and their families.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Jude's Children Hospital. There will be a graveside service Tuesday, July 13 at 10:00 a.m. at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth, Texas.
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