Mrs. Rose Marie “PaShook” Gamble, 87, of Lake Charles, La. was born July 12, 1938 to late Herman Earl Robertson, Sr and Viola Charles Robertson. She went peacefully to Glory on June 4, 2026 at the Harper Hospice House.

“PaShook” as many have come to know her was a social butterfly who was full of life and enjoyed people. She did not know a stranger and enjoyed making new friends. She also enjoyed cooking and baking goods for fundraisers and bazaars. She was always dependable, reliable and available for others. Her love as a caregiver to those who were sick and in need gave her a sense of purpose and exceedingly joy. She was an avid basketball fanatic who enjoyed watching her favorite basketball teams: the Phoenix Suns, Oklahoma City and the Golden State Warriors. Kevin Durante and Stephen Curry were her favorite players. Although she was not a fan of Steve Harvey, she watched Family Feud every day.

She worked many years as a deli worker at Kroger on 12th Street until her retirement. A very active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She helped make boudin and participated in the church bazaars in the sweet shop. Some of her many activities included being a diligent member of the Usher Society, the St. Joseph Altar Society, a very devoted and active member of the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary St Rita Court #31, the St. Katherine Drexel Chapter 6 Ladies of Grace of the Meritorious 4th Degree Division and the League of the Sacred Heart. She served as a guard in the court and was a faithful inner and outer sentinel in her Chapter. Always greeting everyone with a smile-extremely passionate about securing the chambers — No Password, No Entry!

At the end of all things,”PaShook” enjoyed a full life and lived it well.

Rose “PaShook” Gamble is survived by her four children: Ms. Dianna Davis-Zenon of Houston, Texas; Mrs. Deborah Ann (Clifton) McZeal of Lafayette, La.; Veronica “Connie” Loretta Davis of Lake Charles, La; and Michael Joseph (Janice) Davis, Sr. of Katy, Texas. Along with eleven grandchildren: Sheltonia Alfred, Angela Davis of Houston, Texas; Latriss D (Murphy) Fuselier and Daniel Davis of Katy Texas; Godrenia “Renee” Zenon of Humble, Texas; Valencia Lewis of LaPorte, Texas; Ulric (Keisha) Davis of Lake Charles, La, Felecia Daniels, Kerrie (Tony) Joseph and Alfred McZeal of Lafayette, La.; and Sergeant Michaela (J’Vun) Edens of San Angelos, Texas; 30 great grandchildren, 20 great, great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews as well as many loving and endearing friends.

She is preceded in death by her late husband of 52 years, Mr. Willie Hyan Gamble, Jr., her parents Mr. Herman Earl Robertson, Sr. and Mrs. Viola Charles-Robertson; 6 siblings: Herman Earl Robertson, Jr., Rodney “Red” Robertson, Ruby Lee LeBlanc, Theresa Robertson, Anthony “Butch” Robertson, Joann Robertson Pradia; one grandson, Michael Joseph Davis Jr.; two great grandchildren: Kianna DeShae Zenon and Nehemiah Fusilier; and niece Brenda “Pouchie” Robertson.

Visitation for Mrs. Gamble will begin at 8:00 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. in Combre Funeral Home Chapel. Her funeral will be at 11:00 A.M. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Interment will take place in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.