Mary Whitt Bell

BELL, Mary Whitt, age 91, of Richmond, passed away January 1, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert G. Bell. She is survived by four children, George R. Mays Jr. and his wife, Sue, Michael B. Mays and his wife, Sherry, Bonnie M. Street and Nancy M. Vonier and her husband, John; four grandchildren, Burke R. Mays, Tara L. Adams, Kelsey A. Vonier and John C. Vonier; and three great-grandchildren, Abigail G. Adams, Claire E. Adams and Rebekah J. Adams. She is also survived by her sister, Della W. Garrison. Mary was employed by the Dept. of Personnel and Training at the Commonwealth of Virginia. She loved gardening, travel, and square dancing. A memorial service will be held at The Crossings at Bon Air on January 16 at 11 a.m. The children will receive family and friends after the service at her daughter's home. A special thanks to the caregivers at Southerland Place of Midlothian, who have reserved a place in their hearts for Mary over the last four years. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Richmond.


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