Donnielee Gamble

Donnielee Gamble was born on March 29, 1934, in Hinton, Okla. to Donald and Evelyn (Callaway) Bressman. Donnielee passed away on Sept. 24, 2021, at her home at the age of 87.

Donnielee graduated from Elgin, Okla. public schools, and later married J.D. Gamble on Jan. 15, 1955. They were united in marriage for 61 years until JD’s passing on Feb. 10, 2016. Donnielee retired from the State of Oklahoma Employment Commission after many years of service. She was of the Baptist faith and member of the Bryan County Homemakers Extensions Group.

Donnielee enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and sewing. In her younger years, her family could always be found at the lake fishing and skiing. Donnielee had a deep love for her family and treasured the time she spent with them.

Donnielee is preceded in death by husband, J.D. Gamble; parents, Donald and Evelyn Bressman; brothers, Dee Bressman and Joseph Bressman and sisters, Dorothy Burcham, Vola Kay Pyle and Judy Becerra.

Donnielee is survived by her daughter, Barbara Lilley and husband Frank; grandchildren, Jason Lilley and wife Patricia, and Misty Bearden and husband Charlie; great-grandchildren, Marvin Littrell, Peyton Bearden, Parker Bearden and Blakelyn Bearden and numerous extended family and friends.

There will be no services at this time due to COVID. The family will have a memorial at a later date.