Elsie E. Gamel, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017. She is survived by her three children: Mary Elaine Gamel-Rasco of Birmingham, AL, Emmett E. (Buddy) Gamel III (Pam) of Moody, AL, and Terri L. Clark (John) of Appleton, WI; six grandchildren: Mike (Merry) Rasco of Leavenworth, KS, Morgan King-Place (John) of Bluff Park, AL, David Rasco (Jenifer) of Arab, AL, Amanda Gamel of Moab, UT, Brandon Reichenberger (fiancé-Mary) of Appleton, WI, & Rachel Clark of Appleton, WI; five great-grandchildren: Audrey, Mattie and Fisher Rasco of Leavenworth,KS, & Leighanne & Steven Rasco of Arab, AL; and faithful friend and companion Clay Pitts of Trussville, AL; one brother Naamon Culver (Orvada) and one nephew Kyle Culver of Sylacauga, AL.
She was preceded in death by her husband Emmett E. Gamel Jr., parents Annie and George Culver, sister Mary Johnson, nephew Marcus Culver, & son-in-law Steve Rasco.
She retired from Regions Bank after 33 years of loyal service, having received many recognitions for dedicated hard work. Hobbies included quilting, sewing, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a sports enthusiast and die-hard Alabama fan. Faithful member of First Baptist Church of Chalkville since 1970, actively involved in Sunday School and Women’s Missionary Union. She will be missed by all.
Visitation will be at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel Friday, October 6, 2017 from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm. The funeral service will be at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel Saturday, October 7, 2016 at 2:00 pm with the interment to follow at Forest Crest Cemetery.
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