Ella Gertrude Bell
July 31, 2010
Ella Gertrude Bell, 90, of Sedalia, entered into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, August 7, 2010 at True Vine Church of God in Christ. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11-1 pm Saturday at the church.
Ella was born April 17, 1920 in Bunceton, MO., the daughter of John “Jack” Smith and Ella Louis Buris. On November 1, 1939 she married Robert L. Bell Sr. who preceded her in death in April 1957. She graduated from Hubbard High School in Sedalia where she lived all her life. She enjoyed working for Jean’s Market, the neighborhood grocery in her earlier years and worked for Fairview Nursing Home for 17 years, retiring 15 years ago. She was a kind and gentle woman, loved by all. She was a devoted Mother to her five children and enjoyed the grand and great grandchildren very much. She joined Christ at an early age and was a committed member of the True Vine COGIC in Sedalia, Mo. for many years where she worked in the Sunday School, was in charge of the Bible Band and sang with the choir. She loved her church and went on many trips with the Pastor W.T. Morris and wife and a dear friend Rosa Gravitt, to other churches for services and meetings.
She leaves to cherish her memory three sons Robert Bell Jr.(Marlene) of Winters, CA, Don E. Bell (Barbara) of Bossier City, LA., and Larry Bell of Boonville, Mo., one daughter Cassandra ” Sandie” Johnson( Ronald) of Sedalia, Mo., 29 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, one sister Harriet Helm of Kansas City, Mo., and a brother Charles Smith(Ruby) of Fresno, Ca., a sister-in-law Carrie Wallace of Houston, Tx., and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was predeceased by her parents, one son Walter “W.D.” Bell, four brothers Bill, Harold, Ruben and Andrew, and five sisters Pearl, Clara, Elenore, Margaret, and Baby Doris Jean.
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You have our prayers and thoughts in this challenging moment. But We know that All things work togethr for good to them who love the Lord and are the Called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28
Sis. Bell now sleeps awaiting that great gett’n up morning when Chirst Returns for His Church!
Lovingly in Christ,
Pastor & 1st Lady Butler
On Behalf of Calvary’s… Praise Dance Ministry, We send our Deepest Sympathy to Mr. Belle & His Family, In Your Time Of Loss. May God Continuously Keep You All In His Care. God Bless You!
Sister Kay Vaughn/President
Sis LaTocha Simmons/Vice President
Sis Sarah Butler/Secretary
jenifer sorry about ur loss and tell ur mom i said she is n our prayers and god bless u and ur family love ya kayla and family
My deepest sympathy and my prayers are with you while you celebrate the life of Mrs. Bell. I had the great pleasure of meeting her while working at Fair View when she first moved there for her care. I loved hearing her stories and seeing how proud she was of her family. Sandie, I know your mother was always so happy to spend Sunday with you and the Lord. You were a wonderfully faithful daughter.
I worked with Ella at Fair View Nursing Home. She was a lot of fun. I’ll never forget the morning she came in to work and was kinda mad at herself because, she said, she purposely drove by the bank to see what the temperature was and then she forgot to look! It was funny- laughing at her self……..
She was also a sweet and honest lady.
I am so sorry for loss.
To the family of Ella Bell. She was one of the finest ladies I ever met.
I work as a CNA nights at FNH and always enjoyed talking with her when she came into work. May the * the God of all comfort* be with you in this time of loss. Jan Berry, Raymore, MO
To the Family of Mrs Gertrude Bell – an angel from the Lord. I will always remember her gentle manner. Each of you were truly blessed to have such a kind family member. Mrs. Gertrude always had a smile and hug for me whenever I saw her. My thoughts and prayers are with you. My the Lord watch over you and guide you in this time. Remember that he loves you and will always be there for you. Take care and look to the Lord and he will wipe away your tears and bring a smile to your face when you think of those special times you had with her. Love Reginald Umbles and family
Sorry to hear about your mother.The family in my prayers
Ms. Gertrude was a wonderful person. I knew her all my life. Growing up four houses away from her on Cooper Street, we saw her almost everyday.
As kids, we would visit her with Mickey and Judy all the time.
We all know Ms. Gertrude enjoyed her various cars over the years, and was heavy on the gas when it came to driving.
She always had a smile and word of encouragement, to always be your best.
Ms. Gertrude took the lives of some many people, leaving her fingerprints of love..
My God bless Ms. Sandy, her brothers, Judy, Ronny, Jennifer, and everyone else, during this time.
The 200 and 300 block of Cooper Street will always remember Ms. Gertrude, and the love and care she showed to all of us.
Herbie kitchen, Oakland, CA
To the Family of our sweet Ella Bell,
What a pleasure it was taking care of Miss Ella at Bothwell on 2North. She was our Wednesday sweetheart and things just will not be the same! She always had a smile and was a very gracious patient! We will all miss her and God’s peace to you all.
Cassie Kindle, RN and all the staff on 2North!
As a Red Cross Volunteer at Bothwell Hospital I always enjoyed seeing Mrs. Bell on Wednesdays. I wish I could have had more time to have known her better. Sandy, our prayers are with you and your family.
Family,
I feel a loss! Though I didn’t see Mom Bell often, she was in my thoughts and prayers as you all are now. We always had a good time when we did see each other and she always made me remember, she was my “Mother in law” , I cherish the memories.
God Bless and know I love all of you!
Judy “Bell” City
I don’t think I ever saw any other facial expression than a smile on Mrs Gertrude’s face. She was one of the most kindhearted souls I can remember. She has definitely earned her place and was a truly a Soldier for the Lord.
God bless the family and just know that she is still smiling.
Sincerely,
Angela “Angie” Whitfield Morehead
The Pastor,Officers, and members of pleasant extends to you our deepest sympathy during the loss of your loved one. look unto the hills from which cometh your help your help cometh from the lord.weeping endures for a night but Joy cometh in the morning.we will keep all the family in our prayers God Bless You.
REV. JAMES E. DUNN—-PASTOR
SIS.SADIE BRUCE —CHURCH CLERK.
To The Family
She’s in a better place right now then she’s ever been before. All Pain is gone, nothing troubles her anymore.It’s we who feel the burden of sadness and grief, We have to cry to mourn her loss before we get relief. I used to see her at Wal-Mart in the mornings, always smiling while we talked. She will be missed.
Sharon
I volunteer with the Red Cross at the hospital. Seeing Ella was a moment looked forward to every Wednesday morning. I think she enjoyed how we would argue over who would get the privilege of tending to her. Though time with her was brief, I’ll have wonderful memories. She will be missed.
With deepest sympathies
Harry B. Burford
To the Bell Family,
I want to express my sympathy to all of you. Ms Gertrude was a beautiful person. She loved to talk and laugh. I loved her pretty hair. Remember to keep the faith in this sad time. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
The Kitchen Family
My sincerest sympathy to the family of a wonderful woman. I am a driver with Oats Transportation and have had the pleasure of transporting Ella to many of her appointments here in town over the last several months. She was one of my favorites, always so sweet and always dressed so nice. I look forward to seeing her again in the new world promised in the Bible, where at Rev. 21:3,4 Jehovah God promises to “wipe every tear from (our) eyes, and death will be NO more, neither will mourning nor outcry or pain be anymore…” What a wonderful hope for the future. Mrs. Bell will be missed dearly, but we can take comfort knowing that she is in God’s memory, and will have the opportunity to live again in a paradise earth. Cassandra, I admire the devotion you had of your mother, whenever I saw Ella, you were there. May Jehovah God bless you for your self-sacrificing spirit. I hope that the pain you feel now is soon replaced with pleasant memories, and a solid hope of seeing your dear mother again.