Lou Ella Orr Gambrell, 95, of Elgin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2024 with her loving family by her side.

Lou Ella was a devoted Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt and Grandmother and was best known as "Mama G" by many that knew her. She was dedicated to helping family and friends and will be deeply missed by all. Lou Ella retired from Richland County School District after 20 years of service. She enjoyed sewing, working in her yard and was passionate about feeding and watching the birds and squirrels. She was an avid Clemson fan and enjoyed watching her Tigers play football.

The memorial service for Mrs. Gambrell will be held at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 1:00 o'clock. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Internment will follow at Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens, 2603 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the ASPCA in memory of Mrs. Gambrell. Please donate at ASPCA.org.