Delma Bice Gable

Delma Wynell Green Bice Gable, 96, of Trussville passed away Tuesday May 26, 2026, at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab Center. Mrs. Gable was born August 1, 1929, in Cullman, AL, the daughter of George M. Green and Lavada O. Buchanan Green. She married Oscar Bice and they lived on a farm in Cullman County, working the farm, taking care of farm animals and always having a large garden. The family would walk to church, or she would drive the tractor carrying three kids to church. During these years they moved to Kentucky a couple of times and then back to Blountsville. Oscar was killed in a truck accident in 1965. Later she completed her GED and other classes at Jefferson State to be able to work and support her children. During this time, she made sure her children were heavily involved in church and church activities. In 1970, she married Buddy Gable and they had 17 great years together until he passed away from cancer in 1987. She lived her faith going to church as long as she physically could. Even after she couldn’t attend church she always read and studied her Bible until her memory got to the point she no longer could. Most importantly she always prayed for her children and grandchildren. Calling them by name to the Lord in her prayers as long as her mind allowed. Ephesians 20:12 says: “Honor your father and mother that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. Mom always did that as indicated by living to be almost 97 years old. She took care of her parents until the end of their lives. She lived her faith all of her life! She loved her family and always put them first! Survivors include her children: Michael (Phyllis) Bice and Jane (Butch) Mitchell; 10 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren 2 great great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. She was preceded in death by husband: Oscar W. bice; husband: Miles A. “Buddy” Gable; daughters: Brenda Bice Cato and Linda Gable Sharp; parents: George and Lavada Green; her brothers and sisters as well as all in laws. Funeral Service will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday May 28, 2026, at Blountsville Funeral Home with Brother David Haynes officiating. Burial will be in Duck River Cemetery. Visitation will be 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Pallbearers: Milton Bice, Marcus Bice, John Michael McCoy, Will McCoy and Brooks Daugherty.

Delma Bice Gable

August 1, 1929 - May 26, 2026