LAKE WALES — Gladys Elizabeth Howell, a beloved educator, mentor, and community leader whose influence touched generations in Lake Wales, passed away at home on October 31, 2025. She was 99 years old. Gladys was born on January 9, 1926, in Florida to Richard and Theresa Isom. Her family later moved to Lake Wales, where … Continue reading Lake Wales Mourns the Passing of Beloved Educator and Community Leader Gladys Howell, 99