Born in Anderson County, she was a daughter of the late Colie and Kara Brock McClain. She was a devoted member of Friendship Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was twice married, first to the late Louie Burton. Lillie loved helping others.

Surviving are: two step-daughters, Diane (Perry) Davenport of Honea Path and Elaine Mills of Anderson; two brothers, Bobby (Myrtice) McClain of Honea Path, and Johnny (Lynn) McClain of Abbeville; two sisters, Nancy (Junior) Hill of Honea Path, and Sybil (Jim) Eads of Christiansburg VA; two step-grandchildren, Jason Davenport and Jamie Hawkins; and several special nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.

Mrs. Gambrell was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; three brothers, Clyde McClain, Michael McClain, and Gerald McClain; and a sister, Joyce Sartin.

Funeral services, with limited seating, will be held at 3 P.M. Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Hunter Ramsey officiating. Mask and social distancing is required Private burial will be held at a later date.

The family is at the home and will receive friends from 2-3 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd, Anderson, SC 29621, or to Friendship Baptist Church, 220 Friendship Church Rd, Honea Path, SC 29654, or to the church of your choice. Messages of condolence may be made to the family at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com