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Obituary For Velma Louise Bell
Velma Louise Bell was born November 5, 1944, in Quitman, Georgia to Mary Hewitt and Frank Hill. She attended Brooks County Schools.
She met and married the love of her life, Willie C. Bell, Sr.Soon after, Velma accepted Christ and was baptized at Simmon Hill Church. She attended Albany Cathedral with her aunt Laura Mae Tarver, where she met the prophetess Mollie Crowder who later became her pastor. Pastor Crowder introduced her to Pastor Ida Austin and she served with Pastor Austin as the Deaconess of Pot of Gold Outreach Ministry in Quitman, Georgia.
Velma was a loving wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother who dedicated her life to her family and creating a warm welcoming home. She was the matriarch of the family, known for her unmatched hospitality and tireless devotion. She worked full time at the Presbyterian Home until her retirement in 2007. She loved western movies, cookouts, singing, writing, shopping, fishing and playing Bingo. She offered love, prayers, meals and support to everyone she met.
On Friday, March 27, 2026, Velma left this earthly life. She was a true soldier of the cross for her family and all who knew her and now deserves to be carried to the skies on flowery beds of ease.
Preceding her in death are her husband, Willie C. Bell. Sr., her parents, Mary Hewitt and Frank Hill, two brothers John Henry Hill, Robert Hewitt, two sisters Bertha Hewitt-Duncan and Thelma D. Hill-Johnson, an Aunt Laura MaeParson, a son, Ralph Bell, a Son-In-Law, Eugene McGhee,Sr., a granddaughter, Arnesha Griffin, a grandson Tony McGhee and a dear friend Pastor Elizabeth Miller.
She leaves to cherish her memory: one sister, Susie Wilson of Cleveland, Ohio.
Four children: Velma Marie, Nora McGhee (Willie), Mary McGhee (the late Eugene Sr.), and Willie C. Bell Jr. and a special niece Veronica Virgil.
Eighteen grandchildren: Natisha McGhee, Lameka McGhee, Willie McGhee, Jr., Sasha McGhee (Ben Joel), Prince McGhee, Sr. (Alesha), Jasmine McGhee, William McGhee, Sr., Keith McGhee, Tishaun McGhee, James McGhee, Pamela McGhee, Helen Scoggin (Mikey), Eugenia Johnson (Deandre’), Eugene McGhee, Jr., Moesha McGhee, Breanna McGhee, Nicholas McGhee and Keyonna McGhee.
Eighteen great-grandchildren: Adia McGhee, Willie McGhee III, Tamia McGhee, Rianna McGhee, KamodieMcGhee, Prince McGhee Jr., Cornell McGhee, James McGhee, William McGhee, Jr., Merci McGhee, Tyriana McGhee, Kyrie Griffin, Gracie Scoggin, Asia Johnson, Alexander Johnson, Aria Johnson, Andre’ Johnson and Avery Hollis.
One great-great grandson, Jaylen McGhee, and grandcat Gracie Bell.
Her best friend: Mrs. Arridean Jackson (Quitman, GA), a dear friend, Mr. Edward Jones (Waterbury, CT), prayer partners Vernola Armour and Dietria Armour-Boyd as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends.
Visitation will be Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the Stevens-McGhee chapel from 1PM-6PM.
Home going services will be Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2PM at Simmon Hill Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Ida Austin, officiating. Visit this website to view a livestream of the celebration on Sunday.
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We send the family Condolences and a life of intercessory prayer where Jesus is 'author and finisher of our faith. Heb.12:2.
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To the family of Grandma Velma, I had the wonderful opportunity to meet you through your granddaughter Natisha, who reached out for prayer. It was truly God who orchestrated that divine connection, allowing us to share such a beautiful and meaningful time in prayer together.
I will never forget the first time I saw you—the radiant glow of your skin and the unmistakable presence of God's glory resting upon you. The love in your heart was so pure, so genuine, and it touched everyone around you.
I will deeply miss you and will forever cherish this appointed time that God allowed us to share. Your presence, your spirit, and your love will always remain in my heart.
The Eagle Must Fly Ministry extends our heartfelt condolences to the family of Mrs. Velma Bell. We are praying for you during this time, asking that God keep you in His perfect peace and surround you with His comfort and strength.
Velma deeply loved her family, and we stand in agreement with the many prayers and the love she poured into each of you. She was truly a beautiful lady, and her warm spirit and radiant smile will always be remembered.
With love and continued prayers, Pastor Vernola Armour
Forever in my heart. I love you Aunt Velma 💗
"Wishing you strength to face the days ahead and loving memories to hold in your heart".🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Today will celebrate the life and service of Mother Velma Louise Bell. She was a true servant of the Lord Jesus Christ with a dedication to her local church, Pot Of Gold Outreach Ministry Inc. From the moment my wife Sister Cynthia Harris and I met Mother Bell, we knew the kind of woman of God she was in the faith. She was always ready to do anything necessary to make certain her church was in good order as she served in many capacities. Mother Bell loved her family and often spoke of them in a loving manner. We are grateful to God for sending Mother Velma Bell into our lives as she will forever live in our hearts. We pray God blessings and peace upon the children and grands and great-grands and everyone continue to the family by blood or by love. Mother Bell will rise again, for there is no power on earth that will keep her down. When that last trumpet sounds, she is going to get up out of the ground and be changed to meet Jesus in the middle of the air.
We Love You All. Dr.Tyler & Cynthia Harris Albany, Georgia
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