She was born on April 21, 1942, to Joseph and Agnes Ham.
Arlene worked at Value City in St. Louis. She enjoyed making candy, sewing,and playing bingo, and she loved collecting Tupperware. She also dearly loved her cats.
She is survived by her two sons, David Gamble Jr. and Joe Gamble.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David Gamble Sr.; her daughter, Gloria Gamble; her parents, Joseph and Agnes Ham; and her cousin, Delores Stadler.
Donations may be made to the family, the American Cancer Society, or the American Heart Association.
Visitation will be held at Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa Street, St. Louis, MO 63109, US, on October 19, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
A Funeral Service will take place at Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa Street, St. Louis, MO 63109, US, on October 20, 2026, at 10:00 am.
A Committal Service will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery and Mausoleum, 1515 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63125, US, on October 20, 2026, at 11:00 am.
