With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gloria Hecht of Jonesboro, Arkansas, born in Dearborn, Michigan, who passed away on January 8, 2021 at the age of 69. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, John Bell and Donna Bell; her brothers, Glenn Bell and Chuck Bell; and her brother-in-law Phillip Patterson.

She is survived by : her husband Steve Hecht; her children, Gaylon Wesley Brown of Jonesboro, David Brown of Hardy, Donna Brown of Trumann, Lisa Silvestros of Pittsburgh and Lori Karavolis (Luke) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and her siblings, Gary Bell of Trumann and Patricia Patterson of Trumann. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

Suggested donation : St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Emerson Funeral Home