With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Thelma J. Gamble, 83, of Queens, NY, formerly of Lane, SC, a homemaker, who passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

LIFE REFLECTIONS

"For I am now ready to be offered, and the time for my departure at hand. I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course; I have kept my faith and trust in God. Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown righteousness, with the Lord, the righteousness judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all of them that love his appearing."

Thelma Juanita Holmes Gamble was born on February 14, 1942, in Salters, South Carolina to the late Johnnie Holmes & Lou Jane Dozier Holmes. On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, she went home to be with the Lord at her New York home in Queens, New York .

At an early age, she accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of her life and joined Marion Missionary Baptist Church in Salters, SC. She was the third child of six children.

She received her formal education at Salters and Lane public schools until 12th grade. She also was crowned Homecoming Queen in high school. In 1960, she met the love of her life, Willie L. Gamble. They were married on August 5, 1961 and would be married for 60 years. They moved from Lane, South Carolina to New York City (Brooklyn). During this time, she became a member of Calvary A.M.E. Church in Brooklyn, NY. Through this union they would have seven children (five daughters and two sons).

Deceased siblings, Leroy Holmes, Wilhelmena Holmes Williams, James Holmes & Nathaniel Holmes.

Those she left behind to cherish her precious memories are: seven children, Kathleen Gamble McNair of Queens, NY, Angela Gamble of  Queens, NY, Janet Gamble of Queens, NY, Demetrias Gamble (Freddie Spann) of Queens, NY, Willie Jeffrey Gamble of Queens, NY, Lashaunda Gamble of Queens, NY and Terrell Gamble (Chanee) of Brooklyn, NY; grandchildren, Zaquanee J. McNair of Queens, NY, Jeffrey D. Gamble of Atlanta, GA, Bennie T. Turner of Queens, NY, Faness A. Gamble of East Orange, NJ, Marquis White of Lindenhurst, NY, Jordan J. Boreman of Brooklyn, NY, Triniti J. Gamble, of Brooklyn, NY and Mason R. Gamble of Brooklyn, NY; great grandchildren, Messiah Gamble of Atlanta, GA, Jamir Edwards, of Atlanta, GA and Skylinn, Sage and Zen Brown all  of East Orange, NJ; godchildren, Joseph Williams of New Haven, CT and Michael Williams of Tennessee; sister, Margaret Roseborough of Burlington, VT; Carolyn Holmes Cumbee, (niece, like a sister); Adelle, (cousin like a sister); Tiwanda Harvin (like a daughter); in-laws, Mayonner Holmes of Salters, SC, Inell Willis of Bayshore, NY, Venus Miller of Brooklyn, NY, Joe Gamble (Mary) of St. Stephen, SC, Christine Fagin of Roosevelt, NY and David Waller, of Louisiana; Alice Fulton (cousin-in-law) of Lane, SC; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and close friends.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.