Julia Bell

1923 - 2022

Julia Mace Bell, age 99 and 8 months, was called to Heaven on September, 4, 2022.

Julia was born on January, 15, 1923 to Fred and Grace Holland in North Carolina. She was a long time resident of Newport News, Virginia. She married Vernon Mace in 1937 and had five children; Shirley, Glen, Patty, Lynda and Kenny.

Julia was a Godly woman who dedicated her life to the Lord. She was a faithful member of Warwick Assembly of God. She enjoyed driving to Hardee's for a biscuit and coffee every morning and talking to her son every night.

Julia is survived by her sister, Annie Queen; her sons, Glen and Kenny Mace; granddaughter, Angie (Stevie); grandsons Woody, Richard Billy (Amy), Michael and Kenny Jr. (Tina); great-grandchildren, Jesse Jr. (Angelica), Thomas, Rhett, Alex, Bray, Brooke, Amber, Shannan, Kenny III (Chameka) and Derek; great-great-grandchildren, Jesse III, Jaxon, Kayla, Legion, Emersyn, Khali and Taylor; and lots of nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Grace Holland; her first husband and love of her life, Vernon Mace, second husband Willie Bell; her two daughters Patty and Lynda; her daughter-in-law, Phyllis; her first born, Shirley; her brothers , Howard and Cecil; sisters, Dottie, Bert and Bernice.

Service to be officiate by her nephew, Michael Butler. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Parklawn Wood Funeral Home and Memorial Park. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.parklawn-woodfh.com for the Bell family.