Joanne Laurel Gamber

Joanne Laurel Gamber passed away in Sebring, Florida on June 1, 2021. She was born in 1932 in Adrian, Michigan. She and Husband Rev. Leonard Gamber served in several United Methodist Churches in Michigan. She enjoyed leading Celebrating Marriage Weekend Retreats together with Len as part of their shared ministry.  She also enjoyed painting, walking, time by the lake, and good fellowship with neighbors and friends. Family and Friends appreciated her as a Prayer Warrior.  She is survived by Children-Randall (Vicki) Disbrow of Gaines, MI; Richard Disbrow of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Lori Pollitz of Mason, Michigan; Phillip (Cheryl) Gamber of Mason Michigan; Dan (Jackie) Gamber of Atlanta, Georgia, 12 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren. Joanne is preceded in death by both Parents-F. Reid Bailey and Helen Rice Bailey and Husband - Rev. Leonard William Gamber.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held June 16th, 10:30 am, at Avon Park Church of the Nazarene, 707 W. Main St. Avon Park, FL.  There will be a meal following for family and friends.

Memorial Service in Michigan will be at Swartz Creek United Methodist Church on August 2nd with a short Committal Service to follow at Holly National Cemetery.  More details to follow.

Services entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

111 East Circle Street

Avon Park, FL  33825

Online condolences may be left at:

www.stephensonnelsonfh.com