Gladys Avins Bell Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gladys Avins Bell (Sumter, South Carolina), who passed away on March 26, 2025, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gladys Avins Bell to show support.
As Gladys departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Gladys. Though Gladys may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her spouse Ollie Bell; her parents, Hazel Avins and Estelle Griffin Avins; her former husband Daulton Jones, Jr.; her daughters, Peggy Atkinson and Linda Bradley; and her sister Florie Hamblin.
She is survived by: her son Wayne Jones (Linda); and her son-in-law Arthur Bradley. She is also survived by four grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 2401 Bethel Church Rd, Sumter, SC 29154.
