Willie Jo Bell | Coker-Mathews Funeral Home | Greenville, TX Funeral Home & Cremation

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Willie Jo Bell, 88, of Commerce passed away April 19, 2015 at Mesquite Specialty Hospital.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home Chapel with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. Mr. David Gibson will officiate. Interment will follow at Rosemound Cemetery in Commerce.

Born March 16, 1927 in Delta County, Willie Jo was the daughter of William Henry Stewart and Mary (Dees) Stewart. She married Thomas Bell; he preceded her in death. She was employed as a soriety house-mother (Gamma Phi Beta), a beautician, and a full-time mom. She was a member of the Church of Christ – Commerce.

Her survivors include her sons Ronnie Bell of Irving, Larry Bell and wife Jan of Kemp and David Bell of McKinney; daughter Bridget Brower of Commerce; brothers Sidney Stewart and wife Nancy of Commerce and Jack Stewart and wife Anita of Cooper; sister Anita Adams and husband Weldon of Forney; 3 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 6 sisters, and grandchild Melody Shaw.

Pallbearers will be Tracy Brent, Shane Larue, Clint Stewart, Bill Schell, David Bell, and Sidney Stewart.

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Coker-Mathews Funeral Home

5100 Interstate 30

Greenville, TX, 75402

April 23, 2015

10:00 AM

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Funeral

Coker-Mathews Funeral Home

5100 Interstate 30

Greenville, TX, 75402

April 23, 2015

11:00 AM

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Interment

Rosemound Cemetery

Commerce

Commerce, TX, 75428

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Condolences (7)

Larry Black Monmouth, OR April 23, 2015

"So sorry to hear of your loss. When my mom passed away in January, I was so blessed by words of comfort by so many friends. Peace and blessings for you and your family."

Mary Ledford Irving, TX April 22, 2015

"We will miss Willie Jo. She was a fine lady and cousin. Our PRAYERS, LOVE and CONDOLENCES are for her family. Love to all, Mary Ellen Crabb Ledford and husband Jack Ledford."

Kristin (Tolle) Haney Dallas, TX April 22, 2015

"I lived in the Gamma Phi Beta house in the late 80s and always enjoyed and appreciated Jo Bell. Affectionately called "Mom" by all of the Gamma Phi sisters, Jo cared for us and tolerated us like only a mother could! She did so much for us - sewing buttons on shirts, making costumes for parties and functions, making delicious food (I still remember her sausage balls and cakes!), chasing boys out of the house, keeping us safe during severe storms, tolerating our constant shenanigans, and letting us in the house at all hours of the night and day when we forgot our house keys . . . again.

To her family, thank you for sharing Jo Bell with us for all of those years. I remember her fondly even after all of these years. My prayers are with you all as you grieve her passing and cherish the memories you have created with her."

Willie JoBell

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