Caroleen K. Gamble
August 18, 1927 ~ March 29, 2014
Caroleen K. Gamble, age 86, died peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Sibley Hospital.
Loving wife and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Caroleen was born in Barberton, Ohio and grew up in Mt. Airy, NC. She graduated from Mt. Airy High School in 1944. She then moved to Washington, DC where she worked for the US Postal Service during World War II. While taking night classes at George Washington University, she met the love of her life, Joe Gamble. Together they raised two children in Arlington and McLean, VA. They were members of River Bend Country Club for 50 years. They enjoyed playing golf, traveling, and spending time with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She attended Mt. Olivet Church in Arlington, then more recently attended McLean Baptist Church. Caroleen lived life to the fullest and always saw the good in everyone. Her family was fond of saying she had never met a stranger, she became friends with everyone she met.
Joe, her husband of 59 years died in 2009. Survivors include a daughter, Sharon Gamble of McLean, VA; a son, Joseph P. Gamble, III of South Riding, VA; five grandchildren, Heather Beasely, Holly Gamble, Hillary Gamble, Katie Gamble, and Emma Gamble; and five great-grandchildren, Ivy, Ava, Charlotte, Kannon, and Jonah.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in memory of Caroleen K. Gamble at either www.stjude.org or 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Loving wife and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Caroleen was born in Barberton, Ohio and grew up in Mt. Airy, NC. She graduated from Mt. Airy High School in 1944. She then moved to Washington, DC where she worked for the US Postal Service during World War II. While taking night classes at George Washington University, she met the love of her life, Joe Gamble. Together they raised two children in Arlington and McLean, VA. They were members of River Bend Country Club for 50 years. They enjoyed playing golf, traveling, and spending time with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She attended Mt. Olivet Church in Arlington, then more recently attended McLean Baptist Church. Caroleen lived life to the fullest and always saw the good in everyone. Her family was fond of saying she had never met a stranger, she became friends with everyone she met.
Joe, her husband of 59 years died in 2009. Survivors include a daughter, Sharon Gamble of McLean, VA; a son, Joseph P. Gamble, III of South Riding, VA; five grandchildren, Heather Beasely, Holly Gamble, Hillary Gamble, Katie Gamble, and Emma Gamble; and five great-grandchildren, Ivy, Ava, Charlotte, Kannon, and Jonah.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in memory of Caroleen K. Gamble at either www.stjude.org or 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. Caroleen was such a unique and friendly person. She never met a stranger. Loved to talk, just like her cousin, Polly. Although we didn’t get to see each other in person very often, we did spend quality time talking on the phone. I will miss her. May God Bless You All. Love, Polly
Sharon and family, Wanda and I were truly saddened to hear of Caroleens passing. we are unable to attend the ceremony but just know we are praying for all of you during this time of grief. May God comfort you. Jim and Wanda Boyles
Carol was a wonderful neighbor and friend who showed a smile, and shared a friendly word, through every circumstance. We relied on her to watch over our home, we benefited from her kindness, and we will miss her dearly.
I am so sorry to hear of Carol’s passing….she was always so friendly and nice. She will be missed a lot. Gloria Adams