In profound sorrow we the Management & Staff of Turnbull's Funeral Home & Crematory Services announce the passing of Violet Gumbs, 82, of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands who passed away Friday, May 01, 2026. She was born on April 6, 1944, in Cotton Ground, Nevis, to Gladys Abbott and Telbert Isles, both of whom preceded her in death.

Violet was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and loved one whose presence touched many lives. She is reunited in rest with her husband, Albert Gumbs.

She is survived by her Children: Annette Gumbs Hobson, Chearon Gumbs Donovan, Arlene Gumbs, Albert "Boyblue" Gumbs, Cheril Gumbs Nelson, Eustace Abbott, and Torita Abbott Hansby; Sons-in-law: Ivan: "Sabat" Hobson, Elroy Donovan, and Terrance Hansby; Daughters-in-law, Shondell Gumbs and Greta "Shawn" Abbott; Grandchildren: Nakiesha Peterson, Ivanté Hobson, Tyshanna Phillips, Shenelle Rivera, Shaquille Lacey, Kshaunique Heyliger, Tatyann Gumbs, Kishma Gumbs, Chantel Watson, Iesha White, Jamal Abbott, Jahmiela Abbott, Eustacy Abbott, Tiffany Hansby Varela, and Anthony "Tony" Hansby; Great Grandchildren: Tykalia, Tmoi, Junia, My'Rikal, Boyboy, Corrie, Dallas, Dillon, Elijah, Jaylon, Ayana and Jalon; Siblings: Eugene Abbott; Sister-In-Laws, Claire Peterson and Marianne Illidge; Close Nieces and Nephews: Elvira Maynard, Natasha Mills Quinones, Jillian Abbott Scott, Mervin Mills, and Mclynn Mills

Other Friends and Relatives too numerous to mention.