Lena Walker Bell, 79, of Hephzibah, Georgia departed this life suddenly after a brief illness on Sunday, May 21, 2023. A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, auntie, cousin, and friend, she was born to the late Mark Walker and Ruby Johnson Walker in Sardis, Georgia on June 10, 1943—the youngest of six children.

Lena received her primary and junior high school education in Sardis, Georgia and began high school in Waynesboro before withdrawing to care for her ailing mother. Undeterred by a years-long delay in her education, Lena later earned her GED and began working in the field of health services and nursing. She retired from her position as a licensed practical nurse at Gracewood State School and Hospital in 2007 after thirty years.

She married Lucius Gordon, Sr., in 1962, and they welcomed four children into the world. In 1977, she married Mitchell Bell, and welcomed two more daughters. A dedicated worker throughout her life – whether in the cotton fields of Burke County or as a caregiver in the halls of Gracewood, Lena enjoyed winding down by reading, exploring on the computer and being in the company of her children. She also enjoyed volunteering with Cancer Support Services (formerly known as The Lydia Project) in Augusta.

Lena leaves to cherish her memory: six children, Lucius Gordon, Jr. (Candace) of Ogden, UT; Wycliffe Gordon (April) of Augusta, GA; Karen Gordon Thomas (Clarence) of Hephzibah, GA; Stephen Gordon of Santa Barbara, CA; Audrey Michelle Ali (Esaa) of Martinez, GA; and Tonya Bell of New York City; nineteen grandchildren, Ismael, Yusef, Attiyah, Celeste, Countess, LeBarron, Thomas, Cliff, Corey, Evan, Jaz, Cassandra, Daniel “Scooter”, Malcolm, Chris, Ryanne, Jamil, Jayden, Raheem; one great-grandson, Mason; one brother, Alvin Walker (Julia) of Fort Lauderdale, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters; Marie Roberts and Rosie Lee Jenkins; two brothers, Alfred Walker, Sr. and Curlie Walker; a beloved nephew that she was raised alongside, Leroy Mincey; and a host of other beloved family, friends and loved ones.

A celebration of life will be 1:00 PM, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Broadway Baptist Church (2323 Barton Chapel Road, Augusta, GA) with Rev. Anthony Booker presiding and Rev. Alfred Walker officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will receive family and friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home Chapel, 3618 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA. (706) 790-8858.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Cancer Support Services at www.cancersupportservices.org.