Irma Bell

Irma E. Bell VIRGINIA BEACH - Irma Etheridge Bell was born April 4, 1921, in Oceana, Princess Anne County, Virginia Beach, passed away after a short illness Dec. 6, 2009. She was the devoted daughter of the late Wilson H. and Agnes E. Bell and was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn B. Mills and a brother-in-law, Ellis J. Mills. Irma was a 1938 graduate of Oceana High School, and a graduate of Norfolk Business College. Irma retired after 46 years from Life Federal Savings Bank and its predecessors, as a vice president, and assistant secretary. She was a charter member of Princess Anne Business & Professional Women's Club, for 58 years. She served for several terms as president. Those were meaningful, as well as enjoyable years. Irma was a faithful member of Scott Memorial United Methodist Church. She helped organize one of the adult Sunday school classes known at that time as the Murphy Bible Class and currently known today as the Pearsall Bible Class. This class celebrated 60 years together in 2009. Irma taught in Sunday school area, Young Adult ministries, served as finance chairperson, served many years on the Administrative Council. Left to cherish her memories are her loving niece, Betty B. Mills and her loving nephew and wife, John E. and Kathy A. Mills of Virginia Beach. She will be dearly missed. A funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home by the Rev. John C. Price. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 8 p.m. Flowers are welcome or memorial donations may be made to Scott Memorial United Methodist Church, Memorial Fund, 409 First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23454; The Oceana Volunteer Fire Dept., 1201 Bayne Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 or the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 945, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Friends may offer condolences at ww.mem.com.