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Sarah Bell Obituary
Known for her bright smile and giving heart, "Jo Jo" loved helping others and served many people through the years at the Sandpiper seafood restaurant and Hardee's.
She enjoyed fishing with her grandsons, gardening, making crafts, playing cards and camping.
Most recently, she loved traveling across the country with her fiance' and riding with the Goldwings.
She is lovingly survived by her fiance', Warren Sumrell; her mother, Sarah Cahoon (Tommy); her daughter, Angela Maher; her son, Kenny Barnes; her brother, Harry Sutton; two sisters, Sandra Ammons and Judy DeCamp; three grandchildren, Matthew Geter, Carson Barnes, and Landon Antee; and one great granddaughter, Alijah White.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 7th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., followed by a service at Cotten Funeral Chapel.
Friends are invited to share a memory of Jo Jo and sign the online guest book by visiting www.cottenfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Sarah Bell
P S
June 30, 2017
My sincere condolence. Our Creator knows to the fullest extent how painfully death crushes our hearts. Through his word he comforts and encourage. (Psalms 145:14).
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
My sincere condolences to the
Bell Family. Please find
comfort in knowing that
God is close to the broken-
hearted and He keeps our
loved ones in His memory.
-EJ/Michigan
MARCEL T
June 26, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your dear love one. Please find comfort in MATTHEW 5:4 which says
"Happy are those who mourn, since they will be comforted ".
Lori Vernelson
June 21, 2017
I am sorry that Ms. Sarah has passed away, My heart goes out to Kenny and Angela.
Lori
June 20, 2017
My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
Judy Tripp-Hodges
June 18, 2017
I am so sorry to hear that my sweet friend had passed away. She was one of a kind and would do anything to help you. God bless the family and I will keep you in my prayers.
June 18, 2017
My Sincere Condolences To The Family.
June 14, 2017
To the family and friends,
I am so sorry to read about your loss.
May the God of comfort help you in this time of sadness.
RH
Donna Moran (From CVS)
June 8, 2017
To the family and friends of Jo Jo. We were all blessed to know such an amazing woman. She was loving and kind and never met a stranger. She will always be remembered for her smile and genuine love for others. I was blessed to have met her in High School, where a friendship blossomed. I am so sad to hear of her passing, and I'm sending love and prayers to all who knew her and were touched by her.
Tammy Nyberg
June 8, 2017
So sorry for your loss. I've been friends with Jo Jo a long time. My whole family loved her and she will be missed.
June 8, 2017
I did not know JoJo, but my brother ,Tommy is married to her Mom. I feel very sad for all her family and friends who are left behind. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone hurt and involved.
Lovingly ,Judy Cahoon Crain ❤
June 8, 2017
I am very sorry for your loss. I can imagine how heartbreaking it is to lose a loved one, but its uplifting to know that God promises us in Isaiah 65:17 a near future in which not only we wont feel this horrid pain in our hearts when we lose a loved one, but we wont even remember how it felt.
Linda Griffin
June 7, 2017
Sandy & family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my prayers. I hope you find peace in the midst of your sorrow. Lean on each other as well as friends during this sad time.
Carol Bell
June 7, 2017
Dearest Sandy and family,
May God give you peace and comfort in this time of sorrow.
Carol Bell - BSH Home Appliance
Michelle Cox
June 7, 2017
With deepest sympathy
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God give you the strength you need at this time and in the days ahead.
Wayne and Michelle
From Arrowhead farms
Mary Lowry
June 6, 2017
Warren, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you with peace, comfort, and healing. Bill, Mary, Aletta, & Katrina Lowry
Wayne& Karen Sutton
June 6, 2017
Sending Prayers.
Linda Edwards Chandler
June 6, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
PAM WHEELER
June 6, 2017
MS. SARAH AND JUDY, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR FAMILIES LOSS... MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME OF SORROW...
June 6, 2017
It certainly pains the family to see our loved ones fall asleep in death. Our prayers are with the family.
Betty Kohl
June 5, 2017
We are deeply saddened after hearing of the untimely death of Sarah. Our deepest sympathy goes out to her family and friends. Sincerely, Goldwing Chapter M-2 members, Hendersonville, North Carolina.
James and Debra Lawler
June 5, 2017
An Angel has left this Earth much to soon. RIP Sarah
Wendy Woodall
June 5, 2017
Thoughts and prayers for the family. Such a sweet lady and will be missed. Love Wendy and Mike Woodall
Elizabeth Roberts
June 5, 2017
To Angie, Family, and Friends,
Words simply can not express the sorrow I feel for the loss of a wonderful Lady. May God's love guide and comfort you all in these difficult days. Fly high, sweet Angel, Fly high. In my prayers.
Tammy Harraden
June 5, 2017
So sorry for your loss angie
Veronica Sawyer
June 4, 2017
JoJo was a very sweet woman that was taken way too soon. I know Uncle Warren loved her dearly & Glenn thought of her as more than a stepmom. My prayers & sympathies go to the family, especially her children.
buddy long
June 4, 2017
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Diane Cortez
June 4, 2017
So saddened to hear of Sarah's passing. I worked with her a short period of time at Hardees and enjoyed our conversations. She was a sweet woman full of life. My condolences to her family. She will be missed but her smile will never be forgotten!
BETTY TOLER
June 4, 2017
LOVE U SARAH THANK U FOR ALL U DONE FOR ME
Joyce Reilly
June 4, 2017
Sarah bell will be missed but her beautiful smile and great sense of humor will live forever in our hearts love u girl
Cal Bridgers
June 4, 2017
A beautiful person who always brought a smile into any gathering. Sarah's passing will leave a void in many souls - mine included. Rest in peace sweet lady.
Kristen Canfield
June 3, 2017
Sarah(Jo Jo) you were a beautiful person inside and out and I am going to miss you so very much and I am glad to call you my friend. You will be truly missed. My prayers for the family.
June 3, 2017
love
amanda manning
June 3, 2017
LOVE U AUNT JOJO AND U WILL B MISSED DEARLY
David & Linda Willis
June 3, 2017
Sarah, (JoJo) we loved you and going to miss you very much. May your soul rest in peace.
June 3, 2017
Sarah you will deeply missed. You will always be our sister in law. Our deepest sympathy for the ones you leave behind! God has a special place in heaven just for you.. Love Sue and Johnnie Barnes
Sue & Johnnie Barnes
June 3, 2017
Sarah you will deeply missed. You will always be our sister in law. Our deepest sympathy for the ones you leave behind! God has a special place in heaven just for you.. Love Sue and Johnnie Barnes
Lisa Norris White
June 3, 2017
I will miss you Jo Jo! Rest easy cuz! Prayers & comfort for Warren, Angie, Kenny & all the family & friends who mourn your passing. This world will never be the same without you in it!
June 3, 2017
So sorry to hear of the passing of SARAH. She was such a sweet lady. Knew Sarah and sister from my days of going to ROLLERLAND when I was a teen. Then I was so glad to see her at HARDEE'S and SANDPIPER. She was always sweet and kind. She called everybody honey or sweetie. I believe she would have done anything for you. Then got to know her sweet daughter. Sarah raised her well. She is so sweet, just like her mama. She will surely be missed. Had not seen her daughter for years then saw her working in a local restaurant and it was so good to see her. And she remembered us. Our hearts go out her family and loved ones. I know for sure where she has gone and her and the LORD are having good conversation's. And she's calling everyone sweetie. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Lynn and Fred Simpson. Sandra will know me as Lynn Carraway. She know's my cousin Ronnie.
Bryan Norris
June 3, 2017
I am so deeply sorry to hear of Jo Jo's passing my thoughts and prayers are with the family & friends she has left behind. Heaven now has a beautiful spirited angel. Big hugs to you all.
BETTY TOLER
June 3, 2017
LOVE U SARAH I SURE WILL MISS U I APPRECIATE ALL U DID FOR ME U WERE A GOOD SISTER IN LAW
danny lancaster
June 3, 2017
So sorry for the loss of such a kind hearted nice lady my sister and I knew JoJo and her brothers and sisters since we were small children She always had such a great outlook no matter what always would stop and take time to speak any where I saw her always smiling always happy such a sweet person God Bless her Her mother her Family and Warren in this difficult time
Jeff Norris
June 3, 2017
Dear Cuz, I will always remember you for your upbeat personality, your precious smile and laugh. There was a lot of spunk in that little package! Love you and rest in peace! My thoughts and prayers are with all!
Love you,
Jeff Norris
Wilmington, NC
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