Mrs. Gladys Mae Bell, age 82, of Blue Ridge, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at her home. She was born in the Jacks River Community of Fannin County on April 13, 1940. Gladys was a member of Colwell Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wesley Jones and Cora Davenport Jones; husband of 64 years, Orlin Bell; and siblings, James Jones and Richard Jones.

Gladys is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Tony Henson of Epworth; brother, Herdis Jones of Jacks River; sisters and brother-in-law, Myrtle and L.H. Hallum of Mims, FL, and Ida Watkins of Epworth; grandchildren, Korey Kolberg, Samantha Henson, and Ryan Henson; great-grandchildren, Izzy Kolberg, Orin Kolberg, Zelda Kolberg, Liam Henson, and Aidan Henson; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Harley and Hazel Bell and Junior Bell.

Graveside funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 3:00 pm from the Colwell Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Delmar Davenport officiating. Music was provided by Hannah Barker. Pallbearers were Roger Jones, Phil Jones, Bradley Watkins, Wesley Jones, Korey Kolberg, and John Chastain.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Colwell Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Jane Callihan, PO Box 75, Epworth, GA 30541.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinscobb.com.

Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations of Blue Ridge, GA | 706-632-2267