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HELENA BELL Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Lyniece White-Smith
June 9, 2013
Oliver, may God comfort you and your family in your time of grief.
Taheara (TT) Jackson
June 7, 2013
My heart goes out to Bonner-Bell family. I'm praying God continues to guide and comfort everyone during this difficult time.
Irene Allen & Family, Brenda Adkins & Clif Overby Jr.
June 7, 2013
To Oliver & the Bell Family:
So sorry to hear of the passing of Ms. Helena. She was such a wonderful loving person w/a kind heart. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us to cope. May God bless you & your family during this difficult time. Remembering you & your loved one today & always.
Prayerfully submitted,
Theda Bonner
June 7, 2013
Lord knows I did not want my mother to leave me but she is at peace . love u mom and lord please continued to give me strength until I join her in glory !
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June 6, 2013
Oliver & Theda,
It's times like these that you rely on the good times, memories, and lessons that your mother shared with you. Know that though she is not with you in body, she remains in your spirit and you can touch her with a mere thought. Our prayers are with you and wish you all the comfort the LORD provides.
Marie & Sam Woolridge
Dorothy Hicks Bruce
June 6, 2013
Theda - my thoughts and prayers are with you, Teal and the rest of your family. I knew your mother from our days at Virginia Union. I never realized just how much you resemble each other!
May God bless you with His strength, peace and comfort during this time.
Pastor & Mrs.Robert L. Wright Jr and family
June 5, 2013
May the Light of salvation sustain the family during this difficult time and may her sweet memories provide comfort in their time of sorrow. GOD bless you all as we celebrate the life of God's newest angel Ms.Helena Bonner Bell...may you R.I.Paradise.
Kathy Hayes
June 5, 2013
Lena and family, may loving memories comfort you during this sad time. You are in my prayers.
dorothy Talley
June 5, 2013
May the Lord God comfort you in your midnight hours. We will always love you and your family. RIP Helena!
Joely Young & Family
June 5, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Please except my deepest sympathy.
Mimi and quetta
June 5, 2013
Sorry about your loss Oliver. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Shirley Yates-Brown& family
June 5, 2013
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Anna Manning-Griffith
June 5, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Shamaine DuPree
June 5, 2013
Theda and family, your mother was one of the sweetest. Her kind spirit will live in my heart forever. We were all Blessed to know her. Love, Shamaine & Family
Valerie Holmes and Family
June 3, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Vincent and Ivy Carter
June 3, 2013
To the Bell Family,
Helena was my neighbor across the street for years on Barton Avenue. We were like family. She was a sweet and kind person. She would keep you laughing. I remember one of the times when she bought a bananna pie from Bill's Barbecue and shared it with me. Never heard of a bananna pie before, but it was delicious. She was always a friendly person with a smile no matter where you saw her. With our deepest sympathy. Now she is up there smiling. We will continually be in prayer for you. God Bless You.
Rosalind Elmore
June 1, 2013
Theda and Oliver:
I was heart broken to hear of the passing of your mom. I have known "Hellie Bell" for many years and loved her much. She always had a smile and a kind word to offer. Know that she loved you both very much, but God has prepared a new home for her in Heaven where there is no pain, no suffering and no worries. May God comfort your entire family in the days to come. Blessings and Love, Roz.
tony winslow
June 1, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dorothy Chippo Rasheed
May 31, 2013
Oliver so sorry to hear about your mom passing.I will miss Bun she was a joy to be around.You could count on her to get a good laugh anytime. Then with her and your brother Leslie together oh boy your side was going to hurt. They both would crack you up I will miss them both. God bless you and your sister. But just think she is there with her son and they are smiling down on the two of you . And you know your mom is telling him everything that he missed.
Welforette Adkins Bount
May 31, 2013
Praying for God's peace and comfort for your family during this time. Thanking God for your mom.
Rhonda "Diane" (Evelyn Faison Daughter Comer
May 31, 2013
To the Family of Helena,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with each of you.
Valencia
May 31, 2013
Oliver Bell my heart, my love, my prayers go out to you and your family at this time.
Kristy Patterson and Family
May 31, 2013
To Milton, sorry to hear of your moms passing. No words can make this any easier, but know that my family and I are lifting you and your family up in prayer. God bless you.
Anna Manning-Griffith
May 31, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Lavinia Morris
May 31, 2013
To The Family of Mrs. Bell, Sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. She was a beautiful person. She shared the room with my aunt and she was a beautiful person to be around. Just remember that you all loved her but God loved her best
Shirley Yates -Brown
May 31, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Carmelia Minor
May 31, 2013
To the Bell Family, I would like to offer deepest sympathy to you during this time of your bereavement. I met Ms. Helena, in November. She was the roommate of my aunt at the Ashland Rehab center. Oh, what a joy she was. She was so happy go lucky never complain and all ways had something funny to say, and I never heard her complain. Family, know that Ms. Helena ran a good race.....She fought a good fight....., Well done thy good and faithful servant., for she was loved by many but God loved her best. Family be blessed.
Robert ( Mickey ) & Sylvia Melvin Jr.
May 31, 2013
To the Family of Helena Bell
May the Hearts of those who care for you and the memory of your loved one help to comfort you at this time of sorrow.
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