She was raised in the Lynchburg area and met her handsome husband, Jimmy Bell, at a military dance. They married in July 1965 and had two children, Greg, and Jamie. Most of their married life they resided in the Conroe area. Grace was greatly loved by her family and thought to be not only beautiful, but also extremely kind and loving.
Surviving her are her two children, son Greg Bell and wife Andrea and daughter Jamie Cooper. She has 7 grandchildren, Sarah Goedde and husband Brandon, Brandi Bell, Shelby Wiede and significant other Juan, Shelby Benson and husband Mitchell, Caleb Armer and wife Krystal, Chloe Chadis and husband Gabe and Ty Cooper and significant other Jordan. She has 9 great grandchildren; Emma, Kyleigh, Kye, Kamden, James, Jackson, Aubrie, Cooper, Lyla. Her husband, Jimmy, and son-in-law, Charlie Cooper, preceded her in death.
Grace was a true treasure to anyone who knew her. Her name Grace was most appropriate as she was known to be truly gracious, which means courteous, kind, and pleasant. She had an infectious laugh and was exceptionally giving. She was an outstanding mother and grandmother. The family will surely miss her.
A visitation for Virginia will be held Friday, December 22, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Metcalf Funeral Directors, 1801 E White Oak Terrace, Conroe, Texas with a celebration of life to follow at 11:00 AM. A graveside service and interment will occur Friday, December 22, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Center Hill Cemetery, Oakhurst, Texas.