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Rutha Bell Obituary
96, St. Petersburg, FL, transitioned on January 12, 2026. She is survived by her daughters, Dorothy Hunt, Rudene Hendry, Rutha Gaymon-Hepler; 19 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. Visit., January 17, 10 am prior to Homegoing service, 11 am at Bethel Community.
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Brenda Mims Martin Foster
January 18, 2026
FOREVER SWEET MEMORIES BEAUTIFUL WOMAN of GOD "PRAYING FOR ALL THE FAMILY AROUND THE WORLD" MUCH LOVE,BUTLER MIMS HUNT DIX ROBINSON FOREHAND SHEFFIELD CROSS RIGGENS ANTHONY HARRIS FAMILY
Patricia W. Mays
January 17, 2026
I'm deeply sorry for the loss of your mother. Her kindness and warmth will always be remembered. May her legacy of love and kindness continue to live with you. Holding you in my thoughts and prayers.
Pat Whitehead Mays
Samuel G Smith
January 15, 2026
To the Bell family, my condolences to loss of matriarch a life well lived. May she rest in Peace.
Gibbs High Class of 1967
January 14, 2026
Sending prayers and condolences to Rudene and the family in the passing of your beloved Mother.
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Wanda White
January 14, 2026
To: The Bell Family: "Whether We Live, Therefore, Or, Die; We Are The Lord's."--Romans 14:7-8; Sincere Sympathy, And Love.
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