Lela James Bearden, 96, of Sumner, MS passed away on August 16, 2022 in Memphis, TN.  Visitation will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022 and her funeral service will held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 12:00 P. M. at Old Antioch Baptist Church 6479 Friendship West Rd. Sumner, MS with burial following in Oaklawn Cemetery. A donation to the Old Antioch Baptist Church Building Fund is an option in lieu of flowers. Donations can be mailed to Old Antioch Baptist Church P. O. Box 34 Sumner, MS 38957.