Gloria Jean Wilson Bell 78 of Bartow FL died Wednesday July 23, 2025, at Lakeland Regional Health, Lakeland FL

Gloria's greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, William Bell. Her legacy lives on through her six children: Hollis Wilson of Birmingham, AL; Stephanie Nance (Jonathan) of Lake Wales, FL; Telicia Hagins of Tallahassee, FL; Darrell Wilson (Altheia) of Crawfordville, FL; Keith Wilson (Amy) of Pittsfield, ME; and Eric Bell (Gabrielle) of Bartow, FL. She also embraced all of her stepchildren with generosity and compassion.

Gloria was a doting grandmother to twenty grandchildren: Lawanda, Justin, Stephon, Shawnese, Kristopher, Chelsea, Marissa, Patrick, Bianca, Darrell Jr., Clinton, Dominic, Gianna, Lucia, Zaida, Caleb, Emari, Taylor, Kailey, and Jacob. She was also blessed with four great-grandchildren, along with a host of nieces, nephews, and extended relatives who will dearly miss her warmth and presence.

Arrangements are being handled by Gause Funeral Home located at 625 Spessard Holland Parkway, Bartow, FL. Viewing will take place at the funeral home on Friday, August 1, 2025, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church located at 3397 Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road, Bartow, FL.

Interment: Wildwood Cemetery, Bartow, FL