She is survived by her husband, Stanley E. Bell; daughters, Deidra Bell Blackmore and husband, Brian and Melissa Bell Young and husband, David; grandchildren, Austin, Ian and Carson Blackmore and Andrew and Aleksa Young; siblings, Rebecca Scallan and husband, Rene, Martha Lyles and husband, Frank, Christine Nelson, and Philip Hinkley and wife, Betty; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Frances.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Hope Community Church, 821 Buck Jones Road, Raleigh. The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 8300 Health Park, # 10, Raleigh, NC 27615.
Condolences may be sent through www.brownwynnecary.com.