She was born in Knoxville, TN, on June 28, 1938, to Hiram and Nina (Sloan) Cheatham.
She worked at Virginia Mason in Seattle as a licensed practical nurse for 30 years before retiring. She worked the night shift so that she could support her family during the day.
She is preceded in death by husband John H. Bell, brothers Charles, Frank, Earl, Howard, and James, and her daughter Michelle (Jenkins) Jones. She is survived by two sisters, Annie and Liz Cheatham, three sons, John, Wayne and Ken Bell, daughter, Mrytle Spurlock, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, grand and great grandchildren.
She loved her family and friends and did everything that she could to support them. She played the piano and loved listening to music.
Rest in Peace Mom