Velma Lewis Bell's obituary , Passed away on November 19, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama

Velma Lewis Bell

August 20, 1943 - November 19, 2024 (81 years old)

Birmingham, Alabama

Velma Lewis Bell's obituary , Passed away on November 19, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith and Gaston Funeral Services - Birmingham

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Velma Lewis Bell

August 20, 1943 - November 19, 2024 (81 years old)

Birmingham, Alabama

Velma Lewis Bell Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Velma Lewis Bell of Birmingham, Alabama, whose life came to an end on November 19, 2024 at the age of 81, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Lonnie Bell Jr.; her grandson Carlos DeWayne Bevelle; and her siblings, Catherine Dial, Gladys McElroy, Bernice Gamble, Joyce Hanberry, John Lewis, Jr., Dr. Richard Lewis and Willie Lewis.

She is survived by: her children, Ralph McClain Jr. (Eva), Reginald McClain Sr. of Birmingham, Kevin Bell (Angela) of Chicago, IL, Cynthia Lewis, Vanessa Cook and Constance Anderson of Birmingham, Alabama; her grandchildren, Christopher, Eddie, Chastity, Shaki, Reginald Jr., Cameron, Kiara, Corei, Antenesha, Kyla, Kobe, Tyler, Tristan and McKenzie; her siblings, Ruth Brewster of Atlanta, Thelma Johnson of Birmingham, Alabama and Leon Lewis (Bernice) of Birmingham, Alabama.; and her siblings-in-law, Oliver Hanberry Sr., Johnny Bell, Emma Jones of Birmingham, Juanita Santana of Birmingham, Deborah Bell of Birmingham and Pearl Bell of Birmingham.

She was a proud member of Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, where she was baptized, Velma's Heart and American Heart Association.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith and Gaston Funeral Services - Birmingham



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Nov 29

Visitation

Smith & Gaston Funeral Services
102 6th Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211

Sat

Nov 30

Celebration of life

Mt. Hebron Baptist Church
503 5th St, Birmingham, AL 35214

Sat

Nov 30

Burial

Elmwood Cemetery
600 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Birmingham, AL 35211

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