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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Dorothy L Bell
Dorothy L
Bell
Aug 5, 1931 — Apr 22, 2016
Dorothy L Bell's Obituary
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? Dorothy was born August 5, 1931 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She
was the fourth daughter to Illie Coley and A.C. Adams. Growing up in
the "South Town" community of OKC with her sisters Christine, Ernestine,
and Louise, they attended Choctaw Elementary, Wheatly Junior High, and
Douglass High School. At an early age, she accepted the Christian faith at
Avery Chapel AME Chruch.
Dorothy married Harvey Lee Bell in 1951 and before this union ended
one child were born.
"Doll" as she was called by family and friends enjoyed a great social
life that including traveling and companionship with notable persons of all
walks of life. She had a reputation for being the life of the party and brought
a great social spririt to any group she joined.
During the 1960's, Ms. Bell owned and managed several clubs and eating
establishments along Eastern Avenue in Oklahoma City.
Dorothy retired in 2002 from Environmental Protection Agency with over
20 years of federal service in Oklahoma City.
Dorothy Lee Bell was relieved of her worldly responsibility, April 22,
2016. She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters Christine Nelson,
Ernestine Luster, Louise Shelton and daughter Betty Gibson Headon.
She leaves to honor her memory; son Terry Lee and wife Virgilla Bell,
granddaughter Vanessa Bell, great granddaughter Samantha Bell, grandsons
Kenneth Burks Jr., Lance Collin, Senica Headon, a host of nieces, nephews
and extended family.
? Dorothy was born August 5, 1931 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She
was the fourth daughter to Illie Coley and A.C. Adams. Growing up in
the "South Town" community of OKC with her sisters Christine, Ernestine,
and Louise, they attended Choctaw Elementary, Wheatly Junior High, and
Douglass High School. At an early age, she accepted the Christian faith at
Avery Chapel AME Chruch.
Dorothy married Harvey Lee Bell in 1951 and before this union ended
one child were born.
"Doll" as she was called by family and friends enjoyed a great social
life that including traveling and companionship with notable persons of all
walks of life. She had a reputation for being the life of the party and brought
a great social spririt to any group she joined.
During the 1960's, Ms. Bell owned and managed several clubs and eating
establishments along Eastern Avenue in Oklahoma City.
Dorothy retired in 2002 from Environmental Protection Agency with over
20 years of federal service in Oklahoma City.
Dorothy Lee Bell was relieved of her worldly responsibility, April 22,
2016. She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters Christine Nelson,
Ernestine Luster, Louise Shelton and daughter Betty Gibson Headon.
She leaves to honor her memory; son Terry Lee and wife Virgilla Bell,
granddaughter Vanessa Bell, great granddaughter Samantha Bell, grandsons
Kenneth Burks Jr., Lance Collin, Senica Headon, a host of nieces, nephews
and extended family.
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Funeral Service
May
6
Friday
Pollard Funeral Home Chapel
Starts at 11:00 am
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