Betty Jean Bella

Betty Jean Bella was called home by the Lord on April 23, 2021. Betty was born February 5,1926 in Fostoria, OH to the late John and Bessie Irene (Hunt) Holden. She met the love of her life, the late Walter Bella with whom she was married to for 58 years. She is survived by sons Walter (Pam) and Charles (Joanne) Bella, and her brother Ron (Mavis) Holden. Betty is the beloved grandmother of 5, great-grandmother of 9, and great-great-grandmother of 2, and fond aunt to many. She was preceded in death by daughter Susan Joy, brothers Robert (Hazel), John (Maxine) and Richard (Valarie) Holden and sisters Doris (Rollin) Richendollar, and Janet (Archie) Waltermyer, sister-in-law Gertrude Holden (Nee Hamson), and brother-in-law Rudy (Mary Jane) Bella.

Betty came to Chicago to attend the Chicago Evangelic Institute where she earned her Bachelor's Degree. While at CEI, she met her late husband. She later received a Master’s Degree in Education at Governors State University. She taught at Dearborn Heights School in Oak Lawn for 24 years. Betty was a devoted member of the Oak Lawn Wesleyan Church.

Visitation will be on Thursday, April 29, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, 11333 S. Central Ave. in Oak Lawn, IL. A Chapel Service will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 30th at the funeral home. Interment private.

In consideration of the safety of our guests and associates, Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home will adhere to the current COVID restrictions in the state of Illinois, which allow 50 or fewer guests at a visitation and services. Proper social distancing must be practiced and all guests will be required to wear face masks at all times. No food will be allowed at the funeral home. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. For info: please call 708-636-1200.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapelHillGardensSouth.com for the Bella family.