RUTH BELL Obituary

BELL, RUTH
ESTHER (VANDERMEY), 61
Ocala - Ruth Esther (VanderMey) Bell, 61, of Ocala passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at home. Ruth was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and lived in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, before moving to Ocala in 2000. She attended Philadelphia College of Bible (now Cairn University), where she received her BS in Bible and MS in Education. She was elected to serve on the Bensalem Township School Board from 1996-2000. Ruth started as the Director of GraceWay Academy and Preschool in 2001. She oversaw the growth of the school and its expansion to the fourth grade. She met and married Robert J Bell, III in 1975.
Ruth is survived by her husband of 40 years, Robert J. Bell, III; daughter, Rebecca Joy Bell; son, Robert J. Bell, IV (Elizabeth); grandchildren, Sierra, Benjamin, Sydney, Nathaniel, and Taylor; siblings, James E. VanderMey (Barbara), Suzanne C. VanderMey, David A. VanderMey (Marsha), Lois Lauer (David), Janna Scott (Robert, III), Martha Rust Jackson (Rob), Beth Giles (Martin), Timothy VanderMey (Karen), and Jonathan VanderMey (Kelly). She is preceded in death by daughter, Crystal Ruth Bell; parents, John and Carol VanderMey.
A celebration of life will be held at Trinity Baptist Church, 1600 SE 58th Ave., Ocala, FL, on March 7, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Livestreaming of the service will be available through www.tbcocala.com.
Memorial contributions can be made to GraceWay Academy, 2255 SE 38th St., Ocala, FL, 34480 or to the family. Online condolences may be sent at :
www.hiers-baxley.com

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Published by Ocala Star-Banner from Mar. 3 to Mar. 4, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for RUTH BELL

13 Entries

Heather Ody Snyder

February 25, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with the Bell family today. I hope you can smile and hold her a little closer.

Judy Appleton

July 12, 2015

Bob and family, I just read of Ruth's homegoing in the Cairn magazine. I am so sorry for your loss. Ruth was a dear friend at PCB, a beautiful woman of GOD inside and out. I remember fondly the joy of seeing GOD bring Ruth and you together Bob, in our college days. We reconnected a few years ago briefly and i regret that i didnt stay in touch. Will be praying for your family.

Dean McFadden

July 10, 2015

Sorry to hear of your passing but know that you are looking in the face of the Lord Jesus right now. PCB, '76

Xochitl Smith

March 7, 2015

Mr's Ruth helped me draw closer to Christ during difficult times in my life. She was a a true gift to so many <3 I will cherish her wisdom, and love forever. She was such a great teacher, friend and prayer warrior. I feel such a great loss, but I know where she is, and she is pain free <3 See ya later my beautiful friend.

Walker Family

March 5, 2015

a building is only as good as the foundation on which it is built. Ms. Ruth laid solid foundations in faith and education in the many children who's life she touched (including two of ours). We are thankful for having known her. God bless/

Linda King

March 4, 2015

You will be greatly missed my dear Friend..... RIP I know you are out of pain in your new glorified body, with our precious Saviour and your Daughter and all your family and friends who passed before you! Love and miss you terribly.....love you, Linney

Marilyn Taylor

March 3, 2015

Mrs Ruth will be greatly missed. She was an inspiration to everyone who knew her. To the family please know that many mourn with you during this time. Thank you for sharing her. She has touched many lives. May God comfort you.

HEWLETT FAMILY

March 3, 2015

RUTH WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON WHO LIVED HER
LIFE WITH SUCH GRACE AND DIGNITY AND WILL
BE GREATLY MISSED. OUR FAMILY LOVED AND
RESPECTED HER.

Devonne Bigelow

March 3, 2015

Mrs. Ruth is now a witness to the resurrection. What a blessing she was to all! An amazing person, that will be greatly missed.

Our deepest sympathy,

The Bigelow Family

March 3, 2015

This saddens me greatly. Ruth Bell was a blessing to the Bensalem School District and a blessing to the community in general. We loved Crystal. We love Bob and Becky and dad Bob with fond memories. My only comfort is that I know Ruth is feeling no pain, is spending her eternity with Becky and will greet us all as we too cross that bridge to heaven. Rest in Peace Ruth. Our love to all

Edwina Taylor-Grayer

March 3, 2015

I am deeply saddened to hear of this, but I find comfort in knowing that Mrs. Ruth is at peace. I had the pleasure of meeting her during my son's preschool years at Grace Way. She was and still is such an inspiration to me. I will forever cherish her hugs and the positive words she often shared with me. To know her is to love her. May God bless and comfort the family as well as staff at Grace and let us all be thankful to Him for sharing such a beautiful person with us. With love and memories, Edwina, Ethan and especially Orion!

SONJA KAYE MAYFIELD

March 3, 2015

SO SORRY

Laurie Rangel

March 3, 2015

Ruth was such a blessing to our family. My children Gary and Marissa attended Grace Building Blocks when they were young. Ruth was always so kind, compassionate and understanding with my children. My deepest sympathies to her family. She touched so many lives and was a true inspiration. God bless her!

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