Mary Jo Gamble

Mary Jo Gamble, age 78 of Smyrna, Tennessee passed away peacefully on November 2, 2026, at Woodbury Nursing Home. Mary had suffered many years with dementia.

She was born on February 17, 1948 to Grady and Bessie Ledbetter. She resided in the small town of Douglas, Alabama until her beloved husband David passed away in 1991. She then moved to Smyrna. Mary received salvation August 3, 1984, at Rocky Branch Holiness Church. She loved serving God, her family, and her friends. She was loved by so many, to know her was to love her.

They were married for 26 years and were blessed with four children.

She is survived by her children, Beverly Gamble, Wendy (Frank) Tice, Brad (Julie) Gamble. Her grandchildren, Danielle (Anthony) Evans, Lexus Gamble, Kalob Gamble, Hayden Tice, Zack Gamble, Maribeth Tice, Makiah Criss. Her great grandchildren, Ka’Liana, JayLn, LayLa, TaFari, MJ, Violet, Evelynn, Kenzie. Three very special young ladies that she loved dearly as her own MaHaley, Hannah, and Hope Glass. With a host of nieces and nephews whom she loved so much.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David Gamble; a beloved daughter, Debra Gamble; parents, Grady and Bessie Ledbetter; brother, Edward Ledbetter; sister, Betty Moses; and a sister-in-law, Miriam Ledbetter.

A special thank you to the staff of Woodbury Nursing Home for so much love and care that was given to her. Special thanks to Ms. Toni, Ms. Amy, Ms. Nina, Ms. Sheree, Ms. Candace, Ms. Stacy, Ms. Terra, and Ms. Ashley, who was with us when she was called home.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 3:00 until 9:00 pm at Smyrna Holiness Church. She will again lie in state at the church on Friday from 11:00 am until the time of funeral services beginning at 1:00 pm with Bros. James Bridges and Michael Bridges officiating. Interment will follow at the adjoining Espey Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers.