Elnora Hatley Bell

April 29, 1924 ~ September 2, 2020
"Ma Dea"
Ms. Elnora Bell, 96, of Douglassville, Texas passed away peacefully at her home on September 2, 2020. Ms. Bell was born April 29, 1924 in Douglassville, Texas to Mr. Coy Hatley and Ms. Jessie B. Dickerson Hatley. Ms. Bell attended Gum Springs School and was a member of Gum Springs CME Church. She united in holy matrimony on January 4, 1943 to her loving husband William B. Bell for 70 years and to their union they had 15 children.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William B. Bell; three daughters, Amelia Parker, Velma Haire Fields, Gwendolyn James, and two sons, Jessie Bell and Billy Bell.
She leaves to cherish her memories her children, Mable Wilson, Willie Bell (Ruthie), Betty Bell, Lydia McGary, Ricky Bell, Ruthie Gaston, Sharon Foster, LaShonna Vaden, Tamela Dowden (Johnny), Shane Bell; one sister, Gladys Walker (Vernon); one brother, L.C. Hall (Ruth); 53 grandchildren; 122 great-grandchildren; numerous great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Panhandlers Cemetery in Douglassville, Texas and under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden.
Ms. Bell will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday evening at the funeral home for family and friends to view and sign the registry.
Pallbearers will be grandsons & great-grandsons. Flower bearers will be granddaughters & great-granddaughters.
We are sending our condolence & prayers to Ruthie Gaston & family. May God be with you during ur time of sadden for you to lean on Him
We are sending our condolence & prayers to Ruthie Gaston & family. May God be with you during ur time of sadden for you to lean on Him
Praying for the family
Love you Auntie
Love you sister in law from
Christine Vines Williams
Sending prayers to my family love yall
Sending prayers to the family!
May The God of Peace, Love & Understanding be with you all during this storm in your lives! God Loves & yes He cares for you all!
Take your rest !!!!!
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family… We love you all
Ma you will truly be missed
Praying
Condolences to the family for the lost of your Beloved Mother.
my prayers and sincere condolences to the Hatley and Bell Family.
Love u ma, u will be truly missed. RIP til we meet again!
Praying for our family. My twin is gone home to live with God. April 29th will never be the same.. Rest In Love Sweetheart. You’ll be missed… Love 💗 ya Lisa, Barbara, Debra, Gwen, Pot, Dan Jr.
keep your hands in God Hands and he will guide you through.
On behalf of Hamilton Memorial AME Church where our beloved Gladys Hatley Walker (sister) attends, we extend our condolences to the family. Dr. James Anthony Morris, Pastor
Praying for Our Family. May God Continue Her Legacy Through You!
Our Prayers are with the Family .Remember your Mother lived a long good live. When she got tired The Lord called her home to rest.We know The Family will missed her .