Mamie Bell

Mamie Bell, 90, of Toledo, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024. She was born in Cross City, FL on September 29, 1933, to Willie and Emma (Hall) Anderson. Mamie married Oscar Lee Bell on August 5, 1950 in Valdosta, Georgia. They remained in holy matrimony until his death on March 15, 1988. Mamie was the matriarch of the family, having two daughters, JoAnne and MarJean, and three grandchildren.

She knew what she wanted and worked hard to achieve her goals. She became a member of First Church of God in 1988 under Bishop Robert Culp and Pastor Eric Von Butler. Mamie was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Lady Esther Chapter 72. Mamie retired from Department 121 at Jeep after working there for over 20 years.

Throughout her life, Mamie enjoyed traveling and sightseeing. Gardening and playing the slot machines were some of her favorite hobbies, as well as catching up with friends and family whenever she could. She also loved to cook her favorite foods and dance the night away. Mamie loved playing with her great-granddogs: Vivian, Aria, and Meroe. Mamie was determined, outgoing, thoughtful, independent, compassionate, generous, funny, friendly, persistent, caring, brave, and strong-willed.

Mamie leaves to cherish her memory her two daughters, JoAnne Bell-Carr and MarJean (Bell) Releford; her three grandchildren, Cinnamon J. Carr, Roy M. Releford III, and Jasmine D. Releford; and a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Oscar Lee Bell; sister, Johnnie Mae Hendrix; her parents Willie and Emma Anderson; son-in-law, Roy M. Releford, Jr.; and cherished cousin, Ruby Sallet, who was her partner in crime.

Friends and family will be received on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, beginning at 4 pm at Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Avenue, Toledo, OH, until the time of Celebration of Life Service at 5 pm. Memorial donations in Mamie’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The family wishes to thank Mamie’s doctors who took special care of her in her last years: Dr. Richard Phinney, Dr. Todd Francis and his care navigator Marilyn Antonini, and Dr. Shevan Matto. Also, special thanks to MarJean’s Bible Study Group, whom she called “her girls;” Denise Releford Sturdivant; Anita Jaimes; sister-in-law, Eva Graham; Ralph Gochenour; Rachel Gallaga-Roman; Belinda Davis; Mary and Roosevelt Johnson; Pat Lee; and all those who loved and cared for her.