Gigi Olive Gambrell

August 30, 1958 - June 22, 2020
Gigi Olive Gambrell

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Gigi Olive Gambrell, age 61, passed away peacefully at her home with her son at her side on Monday, June 22, 2020.

Gigi was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on August 30th, 1958 to the late Jacques & Olive Gambrell. She is survived by her son, James Gambrell, sister Billie Slaughter, sister Cheryl Gambrell, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Throughout her life, Gigi lived in Boston, MA, Cincinnati, OH, Cleveland, OH, and Wilmington, NC.

Gigi was passionate about learning, and earned a B.S in both Electrical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering from Carnegie-Mellon University, a M.S in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, and an M.B.A from Xavier University.

After college, Gigi worked in various engineering disciplines for companies such as Alcoa, Westinghouse, and General Electric, and obtained multiple patents for her contributions.

Gigi was always keeping busy with multiple hobbies including jazz music, traveling to exotic places, line and ballroom dancing, science fiction tv and movies, and wine tastings, just to name a few.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend a virtual celebration of Gig’s life on Sunday, August 30, 2020. Details to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the various charities Gigi supported via this link, <a href="http://In Memoriam of Gigi Gambrell organized by James Gambrell."
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  • July 13, 2020
    Barbara N King says:
    Our sweet cousin Gigi, was the youngest family member of the 4th generation of the Richardson Family. My brother Rocky, and I had many great memories growing up in Pittsburgh. We loved going to Olive and Bill Gambrell home for family gatherings. Gigi, Rocky, and I loved having fun in the swimming pool in the backyard of the Gambrells. There were large cookouts many times of the year at the Gambrells. Gigi was always with my brother and myself having fun, and always laughing. I enjoyed seeing Gigi at the Richardson Family Reunion every two years. Gigi was always smiling. Seven years 6/22 to the day my mother ( Boots) passed on 6/22, Gigi was united with her and the angels. We loved Gigi very much. .

  • July 13, 2020
    Susan Dodson says:
    My memories of Gigi will remain with me until the end. She was a great person and a great cousin. Her Richardson sense of humor was a bit quieter than other family members but she was a Richardson all the way. See you on the other side Gigi.

  • July 17, 2020
    Barbara Jackson Burris lit a candle:
    Lit since July 17, 2020 at 7:07:38 PM

  • July 20, 2020
    Rita West Story says:
    R.I.H Gigi, I went to Wilkinsburg High School with Gigi. She was very sweet and kind. I remember eating lunch and laughing with her. She made me smile.

  • July 01, 2020
    Mary M Cheers says:
    Gigi was truly a gifted and remarkable person. Her light shined brightly in this world. We are better off for having the opportunity to know her. Gigi's physical presence will surely be missed. Focus on the good time and the good memories. Her spirit will be with you always. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.