Gail Bradley Bess Obituary
Gail Bradley Bess of Grover, North Carolina passed away on September 6, 2026. Gail, born on December 22, 1950, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gail Bradley Bess to show support.
Gail will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Gail will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Gail’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her father Elvin Earley Bradley; her husband Larry Harmon Bess; and her granddaughter Amanda Christine Putnam. She is survived by: her son Butch Putnam; her mother Margaret Bernice Helms Bradley; her grandchildren, Brandi Baliles (Chris), Sara Putnam and Daniel Putnam; and her great grandchildren, Catlin Jordan, Lorelai Jordan, Brailynne Baliles and Warren Baliles.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 10:40 AM at the Harris Funeral Home (108 S Piedmont Ave, Kings Mountain, NC 28086). A graveside service was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Allen Memorial Baptist Church (1222 Long Branch Rd, Grover, NC 28073).
