Lou Anne Bell

Lou Anne Bell

Lou Bell Obituary

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BELL, Lou Anne, 60, of Colonial Heights, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her father, Roger Kingland. Mrs. Bell retired as a cardiac nurse from Southside Regional Medical Center, and also retired as a nurse from the Dunlop House. She was a member of New Journey Baptist Church in Midlothian, Va. Mrs. Bell is survived by her husband, Kenneth R. Bell Sr.; daughter, Leslie Hodges of California; stepsons, Mike Bell, Ray Bell and Nathan Bell; grandson, Eduardo Robles of California; her mother, Helen Balfe of Minnesota; sisters, Linda Fulton and husband, David, of Iowa, Lisa Chisholm and husband, John and Sheryl Velishek of Minnesota; brother, Leon Kingland; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. December 30, 2010 in Wesley United Methodist Church, 3701 Conduit Road, Colonial Heights, Va. 23834 with the Reverend Deborah Fair officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. prior to the service at church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, in memory of Lou Anne Bell. Arrangements by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.



This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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December 31, 2010

Jerry Lestrud posted to the memorial.

December 30, 2010

Lynn Sorenson posted to the memorial.

December 30, 2010

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Jerry Lestrud

December 31, 2010

To all of Lou Anne's family and friends we wish to send our sympathy. Lou Anne's dad and our father were friends for years and our families used to get together alot. We shared many good times and she will always be remembered.

Lynn Sorenson

December 30, 2010

Ken, I was a classmate and friend of Lou Anne when we were in elementary school at Hanlontown Iowa. I still remember her smile. My sympathy to you and your family also to Linda and Lisa back here. I have known the Kingland family all my life.

Bonnie Bendickson

December 30, 2010

rest my friend, God has used you well. You have touched so many lives, in so many ways. Thankyou for being my friend, way back in mason city ia. 4th grade. I have always kept you tucked away in my heart, where you will remain, until we meet again, my fried. I love you and I miss you. Bonnie Bendickson, Clear Lake, Iowa.

Bruce Bentley

December 29, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carole Cheeley

December 29, 2010

Ken, I taught Lou Ann when she was a student at Chesterfield Technical Center. She was one of the most caring, sympathetic students I have ever had. She was truly a "star". Please accept my condolences and prayers for you and your family.

Merri Howell

December 28, 2010

Ken,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, there never are the right words to say but I know she has suffered for quite a few years and now that is over. Cherish your memories and just know your friends are thinking about you and there for you.
Sincerely,
Bunny

Amy Strathy

December 26, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Lou Anne's passing. I remember her well from back when Leslie and I were young girls. She was always so fun and caring. We will all miss her so much. All my love and condolences to the entire family.

Missy

December 26, 2010

My deepest condolences are with you at this time of need. Know that god
feels your pain as well. Go to him in prayer and he will comfort you very
much.

Ronald Rice

December 23, 2010

Ken,
I'm so sorry to learn of your wife's death. No one will ever be able to replace your wife, but I hope and pray time will help you find a new normal in your life.

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