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Ms. Ella Cornelia Bell

Passed 07/07/2025

Obituary For Ms. Ella Cornelia Bell

Ms. Ella Cornelia "Lil Bit" Bell was born to the union of Mr. A.B. Huston Bell Sr. and Mamie Miller Bell on January 26, 1951, in Concord, N.C. She received her wings on July 7, 2025 at her residence with the presence of family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers: James Miller, A.B. Huston Bell Jr., Kenny Miller, Anthony "Boonk" Bell, sisters: Ernestine Bell Baldwin, Cora Elizabeth Bethea and grandchildren: Warren H. Torrence Jr. and Antwanette Bell.

Ella was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt. She was the "QUEEN" of our soul. Her love for others holds very strong. She loved her family and loved hanging out with them. She had friends that she loved hanging out with also. But the biggest love of her life was the love she had for GOD!

She came to High Point in 1957. She attended Penn Griffin and High Point Andrews, and GTCC were she received her cosmetologist license and started her hairstylist career working at Sam's Salon. She later started her own salon business "Elite Hair Design" located on Washington Street in High Point. She worked at Kmart for years and then worked at Kerr Drug Store on Green St., were her big heart sweet smile and motherly love, touched many more people. Ella's love for people was awesome.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Shemica Bell-Harris (Tony) Pate and son, Roberto Bell, Sr. both of High Point, NC; grandchildren; Antoinette Torrence, Jasmine Torrence, Roberto Bell Jr., Anthony Bell, Koran Harris, Malayia Bell and Milani Bell; great grandchildren; Kenley Marsh, Krisette Little, Yara Marsh, Kaidence Bell, Arianna Bell, Kendall Hayes and Zakari Page; godchildren; Delafayette Hughes, Pastor Garnetta Graham, Melissa Carmicheal and Shakita Burts; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel. Interment will follow at Guil-Rand Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the chapel from 2:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.


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To the Bell Family From the Witherspoon Family πŸ’”πŸ˜‚πŸ’‹πŸ’‹πŸ’‹πŸŒΉπŸ’

Toni Witherspoon

Rest in peace Ms Ella we are going to mis you so very much we love u always we won't ever forget you

Tiffany skinner

We are so sorry for your loss and we send our love to you and your family from the Braswell family (Krika)

Vickey Phillips

My heart goes out to this family in the passing of your mother ..Ms.Ella I hope your memories of her will help you during this very difficult time .. LaDonna Johnson

Cynthia Lil Bit Walden

Sorry for your loss and a truly good friend. Keeping family in my prayers πŸ™πŸΏπŸ™πŸΏπŸ™πŸΏπŸ’—.

Janice Brevard

Sending my sincere condolences in the passing of Ella..What a Wonderful friendly person to have had as a friend ..RIP

Cynthia Lil Bit Walden

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ella's family she was such a sweet lady. RIP angel

Anderson Family

Sorry for your loss

g9319878@gmail.com

Miss B.you know you are my best friend,sister-in-law and sister from another mother and father for over sixty years. We have lived together worked together and we have been through so very much together. You are a part of my family and I am a part of yours. To say that I do and am missing you is an understatement Miss B I love you and you will always have a piece of my heart! Rest well my sister you've earned it! I love you and the family!

Sylvia Gainey Bell Bosier

To the Family of Ella Bell . . . "The loss of a loved one is never easy. That's why we want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this challenging time." May each loving memory of Ella shine in your hearts, bringing you peace and comfort. We offer you our deepest condolences. Gentle Touch Home Care, LLC

Gentle Touch Home Care

There will always be a plate on the table for you Ella at the family gatherings, gonna miss you my friend.

Amanda Gibson

Rest in Love aunt Ella! Praying for the entire family during a difficult time.

Tim McMaster

Sorry to hear about Ella's, she was always so nice. Sending my prayers and condolences to Shemica, Antwon and the rest of the family.

Devona Steed

Our Condolences to the family of Ms Ella Bell. She is now pain free and resting peacefully in the Arms of Almighty God. R.I.ParadiseElla!πŸ•ŠοΈ

Magaline Farabee Bowman

Sorry for your family loss. She was a beautiful soul that loved so hard and fought a good fight of faith. Rest easy sweet Woman of God!!!

Robin

My sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Ms Ella's, she always kind to me every time she seen me and treated me like family all the time my heart goes out to the family

Jack jr

Sorry for the mistakes Loretta Barber

Loretta Robinson Barber

To the family of Ella Bell O am so sorry to hear of her pass. She was always so kind and humble. That why made her special to me. Go but not forgotten. My prayers are with you guys. Loretta And Jahmol Robinson

Loretta Robinson Barber

Awww, Ella Bell. I can't even express into words how much you mean to me. Rest easy my lady! Keeping the family in prayer, always.

Crystal

Crystal Eury Nichols

I will miss my great grandmother very much she was a beautiful soul that will fly high my tweety bird

Khrisette

Ima miss you sm grandma,, forever in my heart!! Sooo much loveπŸ˜šπŸ’•πŸ’•.!!

Kenley marsh

RIP. You will be truly missed. Love, Tony your son in law ❀️❀️❀️❀️

Tony Paite

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

Phillips Funeral Service, Inc. | High Point, NC

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