Gloria Jean Varnum

Gloria Jean Varnum, of Belleview, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, at her home. 

 

Gloria Jean Varnum was born in Greenville, Alabama to Elmer Lee and Sarah (Pouncy) Lee on November 23, 1948. She married Jerry Varnum on January 6,1968, at her father’s (Elmer Lee) house in Opelika, Alabama. She was a loving wife to her husband and their four children. She loved to fish, go shopping with her children/grandchildren and loved to watch people. 

 

She is preceded in death by Elmer Lee (Father), Sarah (Pouncy) Lee (Mother), Jeanette Arwood (Sister), George Lee (Brother), Brenda Lee (Sister-In-Law), Wilda Lee (Sister-In-Law), Jimmie Varnum (Brother-In-Law), Johnny Varnum (Brother-In-Law) and Mark Mayfield (Son-In-Law). 

 

She is survived by Jerry Varnum (Spouse), Teresa Mayfield (Daughter), Wayne Varnum (Son), Rachel Varnum (Ed Harvin-Fiancé) (Daughter), Chrissie (Kevin) Reilly (Daughter). Her grandchildren Shaunda Mayfield, Cody Mayfield, Cassidy Varnum, Todd Varnum, Tara Varnum, Courtney Steen, Danielle Steen, Amanda Steen, Addison Reilly, Abbigale Reilly, and Amelia Reilly. Her great-grandchildren Cali Bustin, Elena Bustin, Kol Norcross, Jackson Edwards, Nathenial Newmes, Zachary Moore, and Luke Dixon. As well as her beloved pets Gigi and Recee. 

 

A visitation will be held from 3:00 PM-4:00 PM on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Soul’s Harbor First Pentecostal Church 12650 SE County Highway 484, Belleview, Florida. 

 

Home going service will directly follow the visitation from 4:00 PM-5:00 PM at Soul’s Harbor First Pentecostal Church with Pastor Jason Varnum officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services Belleview. 

 

The family of Gloria Jean Varnum would like to request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Soul’s Harbor First Pentecostal Church’s new building program. Of course, flowers are welcome. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Fresenius Kidney Care and Marion County Hospice for their continuous dedication throughout this whole process.