Barbara Ann Whitley

Barbara Ann Hartis Gamble Whitley, 84, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, November 15, 2018. She was born August 30, 1934 in Union County, NC daughter to the late Murray Oscar & Rosa Griffin Hartis. She is also preceded in death by her husbands, Raeford Carl Gamble & Clifford William Whitley; five sisters: Thelma Medlin, Edna Mae Boatright, Fannie Hartis, Lucille Williams, and Charlotte Nadine Deese; three brothers: Theron Hartis, Herman Hartis, and J.N. Hartis; and one great grandson, Samuel Isaac Gamble. Barbara is survived by two sons: Donald Gamble (Judy) and Dennis Gamble of Monroe, NC; one daughter: Renee Nash (Randy) of Monroe, NC; two sisters: Elizabeth “Lib” Horne and Ercel Horton both of Monroe, NC; nine grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. Throughout the years, Barbara’s life revolved around caring for family members and serving others outside the home. She loved the children of her family. She always liked taking the grandchildren to get a hamburger or an ice cream cone. Barbara also served the Lord as she was a member of several churches throughout her lifetime. A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Ave. Monroe, NC. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Lakeland Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Research Foundation 3800 Shamrock Drive Charlotte, NC 28215-3220 or at the following website: http://www.alzheimersresearchfoundation.com Gordon Funeral Service & Crematory is caring for the family. Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com Due to Monroe Christmas Parade downtown Monroe, consider using Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.