Gloria Lee Bell Sears

1933 - 2015

Gloria Lee Bell Sears obituary, 1933-2015, Abilene, TX

BORN

1933

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Community Memorial Funeral Home

1443 North 2nd Street

Abilene, Texas

Gloria Sears Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 16, 2015.

Gloria Lee Bell Sears, 81, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015 in Abilene, TX. Graveside services will be held at 2:00p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2015 in Brock Cemetery, Brock Texas under the direction of Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory St. Visitation will be Sunday, April 19, 2015 from 2:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. at the family residence, 2057 Anson Ave., Abilene, TX.

Gloria was born on August 4, 1933 in Brock, Texas to Cecil and Amanda Jones Bell. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Gloria was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Billy Wayne; a son, Carl Wayne; two grandsons, Michael and P.J. Scarborough. Survivors include her son, James Sears and wife, Patti of Eastland; her daughters, Faye Lizarraras and husband, Ray, and Christy Patterson and husband, Will all of Abilene; sisters, Joyce Walker and Norma Gill; eight grandchildren, Tracy, Brian, Jason, Tanya, Beka, Jeffrey, Samantha, and Christopher; and 17 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the West Texas Rehab.

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April 19, 2015

Jerry & Joan Sconyers

Christy,Faye and James, so very sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. Such a sweet lady. Prayers are with all of you and your families.

April 19, 2015

Christy, Faye & James:
We are so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. Please accept our deepest condolences. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, John & Gloria Bell

April 18, 2015

Christy, I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love you my dear friend
Linda Cisneros Aguero

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