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1936
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Patricia Bell Obituary
Pat was born on the 4th of July 1936 to the late Guy Hinchman and Nora Rockwell Hinchman. Pat will be remembered on each birthday because all of America celebrates her birthday with fireworks. She married the love of her life Don Bell in 1957. Pat was a school teacher and she remained in contact with many of her 6th grade students from the 1960's.
Pat is survived by her daughters Alison Caudle and her husband Jeff, and Jennifer Bell and her husband Alex Head. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Chaz McCue, Sullivan Head, Cade Caudle, Abigail Head, Jeremey Caudle, Heather Caudle and Joseph Caudle; her many nieces and nephews especially Suellen, Megan, Caleb, Eli, and Jason. Also by the many people who thought of her as their mother including Jackie Hill; and her sister of the heart Gloria McNutt; and her cousin Mary Elizabeth Finch.
In addition to her late parents Pat is preceded in death by her brothers Madison Guy "Skip" and Bill; her sisters Beverly and Dawn; her beloved husband of 45 years Don Bell who passed away on January 31, 2002.
A service to celebrate Pat's life will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, February 03, 2018 at Hankins and Whittington Funeral Service, 1111 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203. Her family will receive friends and guests immediately following at Wedgewood North Clubhouse, 8925 Babbit Way, Charlotte, NC 28216. Interment will be private.
Words can never describe the impact she had on so many lives. She asked her daughters to choose two special causes to receive contributions specific to her love of children and of nature. Contributions in her memory may be made to Gastonia Squadron Civil Air Patrol P.O. Box 254, Cramerton, NC 28032 or to the Sierra Club c/o https://www.teamsierra.org/MyCelebration/patriciabellfund.
Arrangements in care of Hankins and Whittington Funeral Service. Please share online condolences @ www.hankinsandwhittington.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Bell
Pamela Hayes
January 26, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry Alison and her family through their grief.
Wanda Russell
February 4, 2018
Mrs. Bell did save all of us in 6th grade. She was devoted to us in class and outside of class. I remember riding our bikes to her house and she always had the time for us. It was special to re-connect with her at a luncheon here in Visalia. She asked each one of us to share our life stories. She will be missed by so many. Wanda Russell
martha parrish
February 2, 2018
This extraordinary lady was loved by so many. She will be sorely missed.
John Anderson
February 2, 2018
Our thoughts and prayer are with your whole family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Mara Woods
February 2, 2018
Alison and Family,
Extending my deepest sympathy and praying that you and your family find peace and comfort during this sad time.
Chris Cram
February 1, 2018
With deepest sympathy to all of Pat's friends, family and students - she will be dearly missed.
For anyone who attempted to make a donation in Pat's honor to Sierra Club using the link in the obituary (which may have been broken), her family has created this site to use instead:
https://www.teamsierra.org/MyCelebration/patriciabellfund
Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
February 1, 2018
Dear Family of our dear friend, Pat Bell. I pray that your mom's "Ascension Celebration" was one of great joy as she entered her final home and Jesus welcomed her there. Prayers for the entire family. Sincerely, Fran Wilson (Eastern Airlines co-worker)
Matthew Hinchman
February 1, 2018
She was a very special woman who had a heart as large as our solar system. She will be sorely missed.
Glenn and Jennie Avery
February 1, 2018
"Grief is the Price of Love"
Grief never ends...but it changes.
It's a passage, not a place to stay.
Grief is not a sign of weakness. Nor a lack of faith...
It is the price of love.
February 1, 2018
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May you look to God for help. He will never allow your foot to slip. God is guarding you. He is the shade at your right hand. Call on him in your distress for help and he will answer you. (Psalms 121:1-8). Your family and friends have my deepest condolences.
LauraLea Smith
February 1, 2018
Great friend, beautiful lady, loving person to all that had the privilege to know her. She will be missed by so many - especially her old girl friends from Visalia Sr. High School.
Kimberly Lewis
February 1, 2018
Allison and family so sorry for your loss.You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Edd Robinson
January 31, 2018
Pat was always so friendly and welcoming. Whenever Don would have the WSOC jocks over to the house for a meeting she never made us feel like we were imposing. Her smiling face would light up the room whenever she entered.
She and Don were such a great couple; I know they are together again.
Charlene Bree
January 31, 2018
Our dearest Mrs. Bell... You gave so much to that sixth grade class. You healed us and continued that devotion as we became parents and grandparents. We felt your caring and concern, which in turn allowed us to blossom and truly grow. "Your" class so enjoyed the lunch we shared with you in California, sharing memories and thanking you for all that you gave us which extended far more than classroom academics. You were the reason I chose to become an educator. You touched every one of us. Our beloved Pat, you will live in our hearts forever.
May God bless Alison, Jennifer and your families. Your mother was a blessing to so many people.
Pamela Hayes
January 31, 2018
A most remarkable lady that I enjoyed chatting with on Facebook. I met her through mutual friends at Mouzon UMC, but continued an online friendship sharing many stories and remembering our precious husband's (both passed). I'll miss you Pat, but I know you're back with Don and no longer in pain. God bless you and your family. ✝
Linda Orsbun
January 31, 2018
Pat was such a Beatiful loving person her smile and sweet spirit could light up a room I will always remember going in at night to give her meds to her and she always asked for her lemon drop candy afterward...and asked for her hug from her angel...rest in peace pat I know you are with god and the angels now and reunited with your husband don..and to all of pats family may god comfort all of you during this difficult time...I enjoyed her time with us at prestige assisted living and will hold these special memories in my heart forever
Jerry and Evelyn Spearman
January 31, 2018
1 There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under the heavens:
2 a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build,
4 a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing, 6 a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,
7 a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
8 a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Dot Pittman
January 31, 2018
Pat was a beautiful person inside and out. My heartfelt sympathy to her family. Just cherish the great memories of time spent with her.
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