Maralyn Norma Pacino

Maralyn Norma was born in Reedley California to Henry and Leonetta McCone on March 1,1924 They moved to Bell California in the spring of 1929 just before her birthday.

They lived in six different homes in Bell, on Gifford, Vinevale Ave, Otis, Clarkson, Pine, and King. Their permanent home was built by her parents in 1936 on Fishburn Ave.

She went to Four Elementary schools, Vinevale Ave., Woodlawn, Woodlawn Appex on Atlantic, Corona Ave. She graduated from Bell High School in 1942. Then she went to Compton Junior College and then to the University of Southern California to become a Dental Assistant.

The Summer after graduating from High School she traveled on a train across the United States by herself, visiting family along the way. This was her ambition since she was in the 10th grade.

She married Steve Pacino in January 1948 they purchased a home on Sherman Way two years Later in 1950 Cheryl was born and then in 1952 Sandra was born. They lived in that home on Sherman Way until they purchased the house on Vinevale Ave. in 1953. That is where Vinevale Ave. Elementary School used to be.

She attended the First Christian Church in Bell since 1929. She touched the lives and hearts of many 1st , 2nd, and 3rd grade students with the teaching of Jesus for many years. She later became the superintendent for many more years. She also was a Blue Bird and Camp Fire Girl leader. She loved teaching and working with children.

She Loved her Children very much. Cheryl blessed her with four Grandchildren, Troy, Christine, Rebecca, and Sade. Sandra blessed her with two Grandchildren Rachel and Daniel. She was blessed with six Great Grandchildren. Christine blessed her with two Great Grandchildren Natasha and Amber. Rebecca blessed her with two Great Grandchildren Jacob and Ashley. Rachel blessed her with two Great Grandchildren Jennifer and Madison.

Our Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother lived a beautiful fulfilled Life in the City of Bell, California for 92 years. On Easter Sunday April 4, 2021 she was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was 97.

She will be missed and in our hearts forever.