ABELL, GLADYS MARIE, 68, passed away Friday, April 21, 2006. She was the former Gladys Higgins, a homemaker and very active in the Puritan Apartments community and its activities. Those entering eternal rest before her include her parents, Martha and Clarence Higgins; and her son, Timothy Abell. She is survived by her husband, Arvil L. Abell, Sr.; daughters, Rose Thomas, Suzanna Bennett, Matilda Guess, Dorothy Davis and Gloria Davidson; her sons, Leroy Abell Jr., Robby (Paco) Abell and Calvert Abell; a sister, Florine Smith; and her brother, Clarence A. Higgins. Also surviving are 21 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and Ruby. A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2006, at the Arch L. Heady-Russman & Son Funeral Home, 1201 East Oak Street, with interment in St. Michael Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon -8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.Previously published in The Courier-Journal