ELIZABETH GAMBILL
1878-1953
Mrs. Elizabeth Harris Gambill, 74, died at her home at River,
Saturday April 24 1953, following an illness of 7 years. Death was
attributed to a heart condition.
The daughter of Harmon and Angeline Harris, she was born May 29 1878,
in Prestonsburg. She had been a resident of River for 54 years.
She was married October, 1899 to John C. Gambill, who survives.
Surviving besides the husband are three sons, Harry E. Gambill,
Lancaster, Ohio, Harmon H. Gambill, River, and John C. Gambill, Jr.,
Ironton, Ohio; and four daughters, Mrs. Ida Mae Wigglesworth,
Pikeville, Mrs. Huthell Spears and Mrs. Milford Sturgill, both of
Ironton, Ohio, and Mrs. Thomas Roberts, of this city; one brother,
Malcom Harris, Prestonsburg, 16 grandchildren and 2 great
grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the United Baptist Church at River
Tuesday with the Revs. Cullie Sparks and German Walters officiating.
Interment was made in the family cemetery at River under the
direction of the Preston Funeral Home.
Paintsville Herald
April 29 1953
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