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Bertha Bell Obituary
Bertha Lee Bell, of Rockford departed this earthly life November 11, 2020. She was born August 14, 1931 in Bourbon, MS the daughter Darius and Elizabeth Henry. Bertha lived in Rockford 64 years coming from Chicago. She married Willie Bell, July 7, 1956. He preceded her in death. Bertha was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church serving as an Usher, and in the Lydians. She was a avid golfer. Bertha was a member of the Rockford Sportsman Golf Association, NAACP and Jefferson Horton American Legion Auxiliary Post 340. She graduated from Yazoo City Training school and attended Rockford College.
Bertha leaves to cherish many loving memories, her son, Leonard Bell; two daughters, Patricia (Freddie) Carter and Corlis Berchiolly; 11 grandchildren; and many great and geat great grandchildren; four sisters, Laura Johnson, Doris (John) Young, Ruth Williams and Bessie Brown; brothers, Lawrence Henry, Curtis Bush, Samuel (Sharon) Henry, Richard ( Debra ) Henry and James (Janette) Henry; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, husband, grandson, Logan Bell and brothers, Alvin and Onesimus Henry.
Moving visitation will be held Monday, November 23, 2020 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N Johnston Ave. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Private services will be held 12:00 noon.
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Renata Washington - Eleby
November 28, 2020
To Corlis and Leonard and the Bell family prayers and thoughts are with you as you go to the seasonal change. Continue to hold on to God's unchanging hand as he strengthens and keep you in his arms of protection. Remember all the good times and keep them close to your heart daily
blessings always rest in heaven Ms.Bertha
Janie Wilson-Cook
November 25, 2020
This is a photo taken at the Freeport-Rockford Ushers Scholarship presentations, Spring 2019.
Janie Wilson-Cook
November 25, 2020
Bertha was a lovely friend. I enjoyed her wry sense of humor and clear way of looking at things. When one needed a fair assessment, one could get it from Bertha. She loved Pilgrim Baptist Church and enjoyed helping others. I will miss her.
Kelley Adamson
November 23, 2020
I am thinking of the Bell family today and my heart goes out to all of you. My deepest sympathies.
Love Kelley Adamson
Janice and John Edwards
November 21, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person.
freddie carter
November 21, 2020
Bertha Bell was more then my Mother-Law she was my Mother and I love her dearly she away call me Freddie B. going to miss you MOM.
Debra Hudson-Curry
November 20, 2020
Aunt Bertha will be missed. Praying for the family.
Gloria Smart
November 20, 2020
My prayers are with the families
Joan Shelby-Phillips
November 20, 2020
Family of BERTHA BELL,SHE WAS A VIRTUOUS WOMAN WITH A BEAUTIFUL SMILE THAT RADIATED HER LOVE FOR GOD AND HER FAMILY.BERTHA WAS A VERY COMPETIVE GOLFER AND ENJOYED WINNING.THE COMMUNITY HAS LOST AN ADVOCATE THAT CHAMPION ALL OTHERS,
Love you Grandma!
Renee "Nay Nay Hunter
November 20, 2020
My Grandma,
My Grandma was very special to me. I am glad that I got the chance to see her and tell her that I loved her. She always had encouraging words for me every time that I saw her. I feel good that she was proud of the young woman that I've become. May God continue to give our family strength and peace as we reflect on her life.
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