of Trumann, AR
July 22, 1939 - January 6, 2024
Beatrice Bell was born July 22, 1939 in Pheba, MS to Homer and Ollie Mae Bell. She raised her 10 children on Centennial Island and taught them all about country living. Her children were raised alongside her extended family, the Moore's and Tipton's on Centennial Island.
She was a woman of faith. Her Christian journey cannot be tracked to her early years due to a fire that consumed records of that part of her life. St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Joiner was the church home of record where she took her children to learn about the Lord. After the closing of the church doors, she moved her membership to Mt. Pisby Missionary Baptist Church in Chelford, AR, where she remained until she was called home. Beatrice was an Eastern Star and Usher. She actively attended Sunday School and services. Beatrice enjoyed reading her bible and meditating with God.
Beatrice enjoyed sewing for those she loved. She sewed outfits and made a few prom dresses for her grandchildren. Beatrice enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was a great pillar of strength and an example of showing how to endure during life's trials and standing tall on faith.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons, Billy (Tracey) Bell and Arthur (Tanja) Bell; daughters, Patsy (Jessie) Lawless and Mary (Eddie) Williams Bell; daughters-in-law, Betty Washington, Andrea English Bell; many loving grandchildren (113), great grandchildren (88), great-great grandchildren (40) and the Tipton and Moore families. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Willie Earl Bell, Raymond Bell, Willie Hassel and Herman ''Boo'' Bell; sons, Willie Earl Washington, Roy Bell, Lucas Bell and Lee A Bell and daughters, Patricia Hayes and Ethel Bell.
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17 Condolence(s)
Joy Brown
Friday, January 12, 2024
Prayers for the family. She will be missed she was a powerful woman of God. Get your rest mommy love you
Joe Bryant Jr.
Thursday, January 11, 2024
On behalf of myself and my sister, Johnnie Mae Sewell-Hawkins we would like to extend our condolences to the Bell and Hassell family. Johnnie Mae and Bernice attended school together on Centennial Island.
My late parents, Joe and Sallie Bryant were friends with Homer and Ollie Bell and shared a lot of memories from residing on Centennial Island. May God give you peace at this time!!
Sparkle & Essie Hassell
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Our condolences to your family. We Love you all!!!
Debra Brown
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
My family are praying for your family make the Lord bless you and your family.we love you all
Joe R Perry
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Praying for your strength, and that God continue to bless the family
Raz Jr & Evetta Turner
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Love you Mom Bell. I will truly miss you.
Rodney Rose
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
I love you forever & Always
Demetriac Jennings
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
I will always remember our conversations, and the moments we shared mama
Aretha Miles
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Hug and kiss my momma for me and Derika
Ollie lawless
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Rachel Turner
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
My sincere condolences, love and prayers to the entire family! Mrs Beatrice (Brayo) was not my blood family but my is my family and will be forever close to my heart
Bianca Bell
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Your favorite girls will always love you grandma. Sequoria Samia Nahla and Gabrielle... oh yeah and korey too lol
Curtis and Renee Johnson
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Ronnie Johnson
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
My condolences to Bea's family. Bea was a very sweet soul and a true friend to my uncle and family.
Carolyn Lawless
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Likitha Washington
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Myra Smith