Debbie loved her family and loved children, so much so, she touched the lives of so many children over the years as their babysitter and caretaker. She was affectionately known to all of them as "Mema."
She is survived by her beloved husband of 35 years, William "Bill" Bell; son, Gary Bell (Shelbie); daughter, Danielle Bell (David); parents, David and Alma Nichols; brother, Mark Nichols (Debbie); sister, Louise Motil (Chuck); grandchildren, Cameron, Drew, McKenna.
A Celebration of Debbie's Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2013 in Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin with visitation from 12-2 p.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Debbie's name may be made to the Jacksonville Humane Society http://www.jaxhumane.org.
Arrangements under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223. www.hgmandarin.com (904) 288-0025.
