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Williamsburg Funeral Home
Williamsburg Funeral Home
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11/22/1950 – 04/22/2019
Kingstree
Funeral Services
A memorial service celebrating Chelsie Anne’s life will be at 11 AM Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at the Williamsburg Funeral Home.
Visitation
Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to the Dee Evans Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Williamsburg Academy Development Foundation, 1000 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Chelsie Anne Gamble Thompson, 68, widow of Covington Ellison Thompson, Jr., died peacefully at home Monday, April 22, 2019.
Mrs. Thompson was born November 22, 1950, in Kingstree, SC, a daughter of the late Thomas Duncan Gamble and Chelsie Russell Gamble. Mrs. Chelsie Anne received a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology from Coker College and retired as a social worker for Williamsburg County. She was a devoted Bridge Club member; an avid reader, “loved some scoop”, and enjoyed children, the elderly and caring for the less fortunate.
Surviving Mrs. Thompson, are: her son, John Thomas (Anne) Thompson, of Kingstree; grandchildren, John Thomas Thompson, Jr. and Salley Harper Thompson, of Kingstree; step-children, Henry Thompson and Beth (Tony) Martin, both of Lexington; sister-in-law, Sarah Berry Gamble; Niece, Coker Gamble (Alex) Powell; great niece, Sadie Powell; nephew, Thomas Franklin Gamble, all of Spartanburg, SC; and a cousin she loved like a brother, Fred Hodge (Judi) Gamble, of Kingstree.
Close to her, were her other “Kingstree Boys” she called sons, including, but not limited to: Christopher Robert Hanna, Clayton Wyatt Morris, David Ward Lesesne, Julian David Holliday, Shawn “Spanky” Patrick, Christopher Dale Kennedy, Shane Russell Stillinger, Justin Morris Kellahan, and Michael Erban Wrenn.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Ellison, she was preceded in death by her brother, Dr. Homer Franklin Gamble.
Her family would like to give special thanks to her friends and caretakers, Johnnie Sheppard and Wendy Altman.
A memorial service celebrating Chelsie Anne’s life will be at 11 AM Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at the Williamsburg Funeral Home. Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Dee Evans Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Williamsburg Academy Development Foundation, 1000 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Prayers for the family. My mama has lost a dear, dear friend.
So sorry for this tragic loss of such a sweet beautiful person. Prayers for friends and family.
What wonderful memories I have of Chelsie from Coker College. She was a beautiful person who lit up the room when she walked in! The world is a better place because of her! ❤ You are forever in His Grace, Chelsie.
George and I enjoyed having Chelsie Ann and Ellison in our couples class at FBC Kingstree. They were a special couple and are sadly missed.
Sorry for your loss prayers for comfort at this time
Sorry for your loss. Chelsie was a good friend,. She was one of my classmates.She will be missed.
I am so sorry Tom for your loss. Chelsie Ann is and always will be my favorite cousin. I was coming that way the 3rd week in May for a visit. My heart is broken.
Oh my gosh! I remember Chelsie Anne taking me to Rose’s Dime store while Mama and Miss Chelsie, her mama, chatted in the Kiddie Shop after getting my Sunday clothes. She would get me those warm Maple Nut Goodies and feed them to me! Such a sweet soul. Prayers for all.
So very sorry to hear this. Chelsie Anne and I were friends a very long time ago when we were in elementary school. I use to love going to her house and playing in her play house. Loved her mom and her store on main street.
Rest well my friend. Prayers for peace to the family and friends of this wonderful lady.
Prayers for the family and friends!!!
She was a precious lady.
You will be missed by so many. I will miss those great hugs and wonderful talks we had over the years. Thank you for never judging anyone all you saw was the good in everyone and everything. I am so grateful to have gotten to call you momma because you were a second mom to so many young men. Your heart was always full of love and your kitchen was always full of food. I will never forget those big smiles and sweet words you had every time I saw you. I love you so much and we will meet again one day.
My heart is broken. I had no idea that my sweet cousin and friend was so ill. She will always have a special place in my heart. I will forever cherish all my memories. Chelsie Anne was such a loving and compassionate dear soul. Heaven has another angel.
My wife and I regret to hear about the passing of Mrs. Chelsea. She was such a beautiful person and a pleasure to work with during the time I worked with her at DSS. My family and I have very fond memories of her and her family that we will forever hold dear. Unfortunately, we are unable to attend the memorial service due to our travels out of state but will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers. Again please accept our condolences.
My sincere condolences to the Thompson Family
Just heard about Chelsea, my prayers are with the family. We were classmates from Kingstree High School, she was always a special person to all. Sorry that I can’t be there , thoughts and prayers for you.
I’m so sorry to read about Chelsie’s passing. She was a wonderful and kind lady. Her beautiful smile will be missed.
My sincere condolences to the Thompson family. I know this is a difficult time and I pray God continues to comfort the family during this time of bereavement. May the many cherished and loving memories of Chelsie continue to comfort her family and friends. A comforting thought to keep in mind is at Revelation 21:4 “And he (GOD) will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain will be anymore. The former things have passed away.” May you all have calming and pleasant thoughts during this time.
Chelsie Anne was a sweet friend to me at Kingstree High School. My condolences to her family.
I treasure the years I knew Chelsie Anne at Kingstree High School. She was a dear friend!
I am so sorry to hear of your loss Tom. I loved and cherish each moment, days of years ago and the phone conversations we had. She was always kind to me. She dearly loved her family and those grands were her light. Love you and your family. Prayers for you and your family for rest and peace in the coming days ahead.
May Jehovah God sustain you at this time of such great loss. Psalm 34:18,19 “Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted;
He saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
I did not know Chelsie had died. So sorry. I worked with her at D.S.S., and remember her as young and beautiful.