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Bethel Bell Obituary
A native of Richmond, she was daughter of the late George Jackson Tarris and Grace Rosanne Demler Tarris. She was widow of Hilton A. Bell, and was preceded in death by a sister, Grace Miller. A registered nurse, she was a member of Stuart Circle Alumni Nurses Association.
She is survived by four children, Virginia (Gina) Beaumont of Colonial Heights, Judy Hester Bean (Hans) of Amelia, Jack L Beaumont (Dianne) of Honeoye, N.Y., Bette L. Beaumont of Midlothian; grandchildren, Chris Hester, Jason Beaumont, Jeff Hester, Brian Kindley, Sarah Hough, Jessica Johnstone, Brandon Bean and Desma Bean; 12 great-grandchildren; three nieces, Arlene Miller, Darlene Miller and Carol Riffe.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Richmond, with the Rev. Elvis B. Stephens officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 Friday evening at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stuart Circle Alumni Association. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bethel Bell
5 Entries
Judy Ashton
October 8, 2008
My heart is sad to learn of Mrs. Bells death. Alto I didn't know her very well, I did meet her and offer my services, and found her to be a very wonderful lady, reminded me of my mom. I always said, my moms love covered us all, like a warm blanket.May God bless all the members of her family. My love and prayers to all of you.
October 8, 2008
I'll Get You ThroughI feel so weak and I’m giving up.I won’t let you give up.I just can’t go on.I’ll make you strong.I am so afraid.With you I have stayed.I just want to cry.Your eyes I will dry.I’m doubting again.I’ll take all your pain.Your joy I don’t feel.You’re heart I will heal.But sadness fills me.Get down on your knee.I have no words.Your heart can be heard.I don’t know how!Sit quiet right now.I’m pushing away.Please try my way.Please Jesus stay near.Yes child, I’m here.I feel you with me!I’m setting you free!I know that you are.I’m taking your scar.My burdens feel lighter.Things will be brighter.My heart feels brand new.I’m helping you through.You didn’t let me give up!I won’t let you give up!When you’re feeling down,I’ll take your sad frown.And when you can’t cope,I’ll fill you with hope.When you're filled with fear,Just reach out, I’m here.I’ll get you through,Cause Child I love you!
CLARENCE MILLS
October 8, 2008
My HopeGod gives me hope through the hardest of times,Wherever I am on me His love shines.I may think for a moment that things won’t work out,Then my heart fills with joy and praises I shout.He won’t let me down; I’m safe in his arms.No matter the storm He’ll keep me from harm.Doubt and confusion may cloud up my mind,But God takes my fears and hope I do find.He gives me meaning and makes my skies blue, When I feel Him with me my heart feels so new.He washes away all my doubt and my fears,And then wipes away all my sad tears.God gives me joy and fills me with hope,Even on those days when I just can’t cope.He said that He’d always be by my side,And when I feel down in His arms I can hide.So next to my Father is where I will stay,I feel so safe; I will not run away.I’ll call on my God in good times and bad,And He’ll fill me up even when I am sad.God gives me hope and He takes my sad frown,He’ll never leave me; He won’t let me down.So although my life may seem hard right now,My Jesus will get me though it somehow.
SHELLY BABB
October 8, 2008
See the road before you
It takes you to the Light
Filled with radiant splendor
Your spirit now takes flight
This rose a gift of heaven
I place it in your hand
So you will feel the softness
Within God's precious Land
Where wings are softly waiting
To bring you to the place
Where love and understanding
Will welcome you with grace
Angels all have gathered
To welcome you above
Shower you with kisses
Show their tender love
Flowers all around you
With fragrance every where
Jesus there to hold you
His Heart so filled with care
Caressing you so softly
Your head against His chest
Telling you He loves you
With your soul He is blessed
Go forth in your beauty
With wings of love and lace
Halo that awaits you
With diamond's glow embrace
Fly on wings of angel
Each day a gift we share
Your countenance of beauty
We gather in a prayer.
HARVEY BELLA
October 8, 2008
Gentle whispers love is there
Falling like a special prayer
Hearts of beauty all around
Cascading love is always bound
Wings of love are now in place
Protecting hearts with sacred lace
Gentle souls that never rest
Keep our hearts and spirits blessed
Cling to me with tenderness
Wings of love and happiness
Captured are these wings for me
Wrapped within mortality
Whispers echo everywhere
God's own love in beauty rare
Angel's lacy wings I see
Caressed in love so constantly
Precious wings of lace I wear
Touched by love beyond compare
Whispers in this soul of mine
Echoes of my life divined
Softest whispers next to me
Now and for eternity
Sacredness that I embrace
Whispers sealed in heaven's grace.
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