Mae Emily Bell, age 99, of Morristown, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. She was born on September 4, 1918 in Hancock County. Mae was married to the love of her life, Rev. Garnie Bell, for over 50 years. She was a devoted and faithful wife and mother, and traveled many miles across the country with him to churches and revivals. She was a member of Midtown Missionary Baptist Church. Her greatest desire was to be in church with her family and friends.
Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Garnie Bell; her parents, Jim and Lillie Wolfe; brothers, Woodrow, Taylor, Donald, Jep, and Marshall; sisters, Florence Wolfe, Dexter Seals, Jenelle Mullins, Hazel Smith, Ruby Bell, Bonnie Greene, and Rosalee Drinnon; sons-in-law, Wiley Helton, Gerald Bise, Roscoe Buchanan, and Earl Rich; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Bell; and grandson, Rev. Wiley Dale Helton.
She is survived by her two daughters, Lorine and Phyllis; son, Rev. Garrett Bell; grandchildren, Denny (Kim) Buchanan, Regina (Mark) Gibson, Pollie (John) Brandon, Tony (Lisa) Bell, and Jaime Bell; sons-in-law, Buddy Cox and John Taylor; 12 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren. The love she gave to all of her family will be greatly missed.
Who can find a virtuos woman? For her price is far above rubies. Romans 31:10. This was our Mother! She had all the characteristics described in Romans 31:11-22. What an inheritance she has left for her family. She was a blessing to all who knew her. Those she left behind are heartbroken, but we know that she is now walking the streets of gold.
The family would like to thank Dr. Rajeev Gupta and the staff at Morristown Hamblen Hospital for all their devotion and care.
The family will receive friends on Monday, August 13, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Stubblefield Funeral Home. Funeral service to follow at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Barry Warren and Rev. Darrell Alder officiating. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home on Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. to go in procession to Jarnigan Cemetery for interment.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Midtown Missionary Baptist Church.
Arrangements by Stubblefield Funeral Home, Morristown, TN
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