Coleman’s Mortuary | Hastings, FL

Obituary For Claudia Mae Bell

Claudia Mae Bell “Nanny”, 90, of Springfield, MA (formerly of St. Augustine, FL) was born December 9, 1930 to Nora Copeland & Harold Nichols in Jasper, Florida. She grew up in Ft Myers, FL. Claudia met the Reverend Cleveland Bell, and they were married at Kissimmee Baptist Church. After marriage they relocated to St. Augustine FL. In her early years she was the First Lady of Antioch Baptist Church and the Mother of the Church in her later years. She earned her Nursing Certificate from The Nursing Institute in Orlando, FL. Claudia was a very compassionate person who would care for the elderly and sick in the community. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in eternal rest by her son, Hebert Bell; siblings Leonard Nichols, Esau Nichols, Mary Nichols –Johnson; honorary children Herbert and Jewel Mae Nichols; grandchildren Tyrone Porter, Selena Boatwright, Cebron Jackson; great-grandchildren Kaylei Bell, Quincey Bell; Nephew Willie Nichols. Sharing the sadness of her departure sons, Jeremiah Bell Sr., (Catherine) James Bell, Benjamin Bell Sr., Ronnie Bell, Jerome Bell of St. Augustine, FL, Joshua (Marcia) Bell of Springfield, MA, Honorary son Charlie Nichols. Daughters Mae Ollie Bell, Sandra Bell of Springfield MA, Elizabeth Bell, Brenda Bell of St. Augustine FL, Honorary children Tyronia Bell, Beverly Nichols Brooks. She also leaves to mourn 21 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren,7 great-great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The Bell Family will receive extended family, friends, and the community on Friday, January 22, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church St. Augustine, Fl. The Homegoing celebration will be 12 noon on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Antioch Baptist Church, Pastor Early Brown Faith Temple Holiness Church, Eulogist.

Guest Book

My dearest Nanny, We miss you so much; no day passes without thinking of you. The empty void that is left, I fill it with your memories. You were the kindest and realest. You never looked down or judged anybody. You were a true woman of God. I never heard you say you were a Christian cause you showed you were about that life. You could see the glory of the Lord all over you. No matter the problem, you would say, "God is able." You believed in God with all your heart. You leave with your family everlasting memories of love, happiness, and peace. You taught us through modeling the way we should go. The word declares to raise a child in the way they should, and they will not depart from it. You planted the seed of salvation, faith, and courage in us. Your foundation was on the word of God. You ate the word of God, spoke the word, and walked by The Word. Nanny, you were the truth. We are so blessed to have experienced you in this lifetime. Although we mourn you not being here physically, we know you never left us spiritually. See you later, Nanny.

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You will forever be in my heart💕

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Mrs Claudia Bell's aunt was my grandmother and every time my family and I would visit Claudia would also stop by. I remember her as one of the most kindest people I know. I was very young during those visits to St. Augustine but I remember her always smiling and always pleasant. I just couldn't believe she was related because of her kindness, her joy and that smile. I send condolences to the family. I know w how much she meant to you all. Peace and Love to Claudia Mae Bell.

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The Logan/Deloach and Vanderburgh family send our deepest sympathy and will keep you in our prayers . We all loved Nanie so very much.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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