Gayla Dodson Bertram was born February 17, 1945 and departed this life Sunday, April 9, 2023 reaching the age of 78. She was the daughter of Emory & Hazil Dodson and Alta & Homer Davenport.

She is survived by two children Alisa Bertram Denney and David Bertram; two grandchildren, Rebecca & Jarod Sumner and Gracie Hanson; two great-grandchildren, Jase Sumner and Amelia Sumner; along with a host of family & friends who mourn her passing.

Gayla was devout in her faith in God, dedicating much of her life as a Youth Director at Rogers Grove Baptist Church and Faith Baptist Church. She was also the Ladies Sunday School teacher at Fall Creek Baptist Church for several years and currently holding a weekly Bible study in her home.

She was a dedicated mother, sacrificing much for Alisa & David. Thru them, Gayla became a "Mom" to many others.

We celebrate her life, her spirit and her love. She will be missed by us all but is now rejoicing God's heavenly home.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, between 10 am – 2 pm in the chapel of the funeral home.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 2 pm at the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Elk Spring Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to:  Faith Baptist Church or Gideon Bible Plan

Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.