Bertha Lee Bell, of Rockford departed this earthly life November 11, 2020. She was born August 14, 1931 in Bourbon, MS the daughter Darius and Elizabeth Henry. Bertha lived in Rockford 64 years coming from Chicago. She married Willie Bell, July 7, 1956. He preceded her in death. Bertha was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church serving as an Usher, and in the Lydians. She was a avid golfer. Bertha was a member of the Rockford Sportsman Golf Association, NAACP and Jefferson Horton American Legion Auxiliary Post 340. She graduated from Yazoo City Training school and attended Rockford College.
Bertha leaves to cherish many loving memories, her son, Leonard Bell; two daughters, Patricia (Freddie) Carter and Corlis Berchiolly; 11 grandchildren; and many great and great great grandchildren; four sisters, Laura Johnson, Doris (John) Young, Ruth Williams and Bessie Brown; brothers, Lawrence Henry, Curtis Bush, Samuel (Sharon) Henry, Richard ( Debra ) Henry and James (Janette) Henry; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, husband, grandson, Logan Bell and brothers, Alvin and Onesimus Henry.
Moving visitation will be held Monday, November 23, 2020 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N Johnston Ave. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Private services will be held 12:00 noon.
Bertha leaves to cherish many loving memories, her son, Leonard Bell; two daughters, Patricia (Freddie) Carter and Corlis Berchiolly; 11 grandchildren; and many great and great great grandchildren; four sisters, Laura Johnson, Doris (John) Young, Ruth Williams and Bessie Brown; brothers, Lawrence Henry, Curtis Bush, Samuel (Sharon) Henry, Richard ( Debra ) Henry and James (Janette) Henry; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, husband, grandson, Logan Bell and brothers, Alvin and Onesimus Henry.
Moving visitation will be held Monday, November 23, 2020 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N Johnston Ave. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Private services will be held 12:00 noon.
Bertha Lee Bell, of Rockford departed this earthly life November 11, 2020. She was born August 14, 1931 in Bourbon, MS the daughter Darius and Elizabeth Henry. Bertha lived in Rockford 64 years coming from Chicago. She married Willie Bell, July 7, 1956. He preceded her in death. Bertha was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church serving as an Usher, and in the Lydians. She was a avid golfer. Bertha was a member of the Rockford Sportsman Golf Association, NAACP and Jefferson Horton American Legion Auxiliary Post 340. She graduated from Yazoo City Training school and attended Rockford College.
Bertha leaves to cherish many loving memories, her son, Leonard Bell; two daughters, Patricia (Freddie) Carter and Corlis Berchiolly; 11 grandchildren; and many great and great great grandchildren; four sisters, Laura Johnson, Doris (John) Young, Ruth Williams and Bessie Brown; brothers, Lawrence Henry, Curtis Bush, Samuel (Sharon) Henry, Richard ( Debra ) Henry and James (Janette) Henry; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, husband, grandson, Logan Bell and brothers, Alvin and Onesimus Henry.
Moving visitation will be held Monday, November 23, 2020 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N Johnston Ave. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Private services will be held 12:00 noon.
Bertha leaves to cherish many loving memories, her son, Leonard Bell; two daughters, Patricia (Freddie) Carter and Corlis Berchiolly; 11 grandchildren; and many great and great great grandchildren; four sisters, Laura Johnson, Doris (John) Young, Ruth Williams and Bessie Brown; brothers, Lawrence Henry, Curtis Bush, Samuel (Sharon) Henry, Richard ( Debra ) Henry and James (Janette) Henry; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, husband, grandson, Logan Bell and brothers, Alvin and Onesimus Henry.
Moving visitation will be held Monday, November 23, 2020 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N Johnston Ave. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Private services will be held 12:00 noon.
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