Beatrice Bell Bell

BEATRICE BELL BELL affectionately called "Bea" was born July 13, 1935 in West Mississippi to Eddie and Magnolia Elis.  Beatrice gained her wings o Tuesday, July 4, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  Her parents preceded her in death.

In the early 60's Beatrice was united in marriage to James Morgan who preceded her in death.  Bea met the love of her life, Mr. Henry C. Bell and united in Holy Matrimony.

Bea accepted Christ and baptized at an early age in West Mississippi.  After relocating to Freeport, Illinois, Bea became a memer of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church where she was a faithful member.  After migrating to Chicago, she became a member of the Silver Cloud M.B. Church where she served for over 40 years.  She was a member of the Usher Board and later served as a faithful member of the Mother's Board until the Lord called her home.

Bea attended Martin Grove Elementary and Summer Field High School both in West Mississippi.  She was employed at Burgess Battery Company and Structo Manufacturing Company in Freeport and later became a waitress in Chicago.

Beatrice was very family oriented, a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, and friend.  She enjoyed cooking, eating watermelon, fishing, sewing, gathering with her family and going to church.  Bea loved talking to her sisters on a daily basis.  She enjoyed reading her Sunday School book and working her puzzle books.  Her day consistented of watching her two secret boyfriends, Judge Mathis and Steve Harvey.  Her two favorite game shows were The Price is Right and Family Feud.  She loved spending time with her husband, "Pappy Joe" and he enjoyed spending time with his "Jack Rabbit", Bea Baby, his Gal".  Beatrice's favorite bible verse was the 23rd number Psalms.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her stepfather, Alva Clark, her daughter, Patricia Ellis, two sisters, Katie Lee Ellis and Bonita Ellis and two brothers, Edmond Ellis and Cornell Clark.

Bea is survived by her loving husband, Henry Bell, daughter, April Ellis-Pak, siblings, Johnnie B. Richmond, Naomi Morgan, Fannie Robert) Gilliam,  Cornelius Clark, 7 Grandchildren, Sharletta (Richard) Battles, Tarlish (George) Inakoju, Lanesha (Marlen) Hawkins, Raquel Berry, Charmonte Moore, Thomas (Lizette) Moore, Londreka Moore, 13 Great-Grandchildren, 5 Great-Great Grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.