Rosa Lee Bell, Age 75, departed this life on Tuesday evening November 13, 2012 at home in Clarksville DE. Rosa was born in Rosehill North Carolina to William Holden and Hattie Mae Thompson. Rosa attended school in Clinton North Carolina and was a member of the Rev. Walker Baptist Church throughout her childhood. Rosa spent the latter part of her teen years with her loving stepmother Addie Lou Holden, in Dudley North Carolina. In 1970 Rosa moved to Delaware, where she met and married Brooks Bell Jr., of Pountege Virginia, in august of 1971. Rosa was a member of the Eastern Stars of New Haven Conn, for 10 years and continued to serve her chapter when she returned to Delaware in the early 90s. Rosa will be missed by many for her smile, loving nature and her heart of gold. Rosa leaves to mourn her 6 sons; Billy Thompson of Clinton North Carolina, Kenneth Thompson of Washington DC, Johnny Moore or Greenwood DE, Darrell Belle of Frankford DE and Robert Bell, and Glenn Bell of Rehoboth DE. 2 Daughters Phyllis Scott, and Patricia Belle both of Millsboro DE. She also leaves 2 Son in laws; LaBarron Scott and Nathaniel Robinson Sr. both of Millsboro DE, and a daughter in law Carolyn Thompson of Clinton North Carolina. 22 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. She leaves a special companion whom she loved very much Mr. Ronald Hall of Clarksville DE. She leaves us now to join her husband of 20 years Brooks Bell, her son Willie Thompson, 2 sisters Nellie Campbell and Anna Holden and 2 grandchildren Johnnie (jr) Belle and Sabrina Bell.

A Celebration of her life will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, November 19, 2012 at Trinity Holiness Church, Delaware Avenue, Frankford, DE 19945, where friends may call after 11:00 A.M. Apostle Larry D. Morris will officiate. Burial will follow at Zoar Golden Acres, Bishopville, MD.