Bretha Evelyn Roselle Bell was the youngest of five children to the unionof Mary Eizabeth and James Roselle. She was born October 3, 1918 and transitional to eternal rest on Friday, November 29, 2013. She was the widow of Roy Bell, Sr. She also preceded in death by her parents, siblings and one granddaughter.

At an early age, Bertha became a member of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church and maintained her membership until death.

Our mom leaves to cherish her memories a family structure of five children including Hattierene J. Brickhouse (Frasier), Roy W. Bell Jr. (Ruby), Margaret S. Bell, Larry M. Bell (Mary), and Evelyn Denise Clary (William);fourteen grandchildren; twenty-five great grandchildren, two sisters-in-law, several nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members as well as many friends.