Enloe Mortuary | Shelby, NC

Obituary For Pink Bell

Mr. Pink Bell, III age 83 departed this life on January 26, 2023 at his home in Shelby, NC. He was born on March 8, 1939 in Cleveland County, NC to Mr. Pink Bell and Zannie Lee Cole Bell.

Mr. Bell attended Cleveland School where he was a member of the marching band and a member of the football and basketball teams. He was a devoted employee of Enloe Mortuary for 67 years and when he wasn’t working at the funeral home, he was working diligently in his vegetable garden. Mr. Bell was well-known throughout Cleveland County and the surrounding areas. He will be remembered for his service to the community and his wonderful sense of humor. Growing up, he attended Long Branch Baptist Church and later joined Ryburn Memorial Presbyterian Church.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Maria Bell Allison, father, Pink Bell, and his mother Zannie Lee Cole Bell. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lucretia Mitchell Bell, brother, Bobby Bell, Sr of Missouri; sister, Mattie Roberts of Shelby; three children: Bryan Bell (Evelyn) of Shelby, Sharon Bell of Michigan, and Angela Bell of Shelby; four grandchildren: Erika Warthen of Shelby, Alex Warthen of Massachusetts, Aaron Brown (Akeela) and Jordan Brown both of Shelby; two great-grandchildren: Melani Warthen-Miller and Akari Brown; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial will take place at Webb Memorial Lawns. Mr. Bell may be viewed on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Enloe Mortuary Chapel from 10:00 AM-6:00 PM. The Bell Family will receive friends at the home, 619 Leander St. Shelby. Flowers may be brought there as well as the funeral home.

Guest Book

To the Bell family, Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Bobby and Dorothy Huskey and Family

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At Cleveland High School Pink was always full of fun. We knew he was coming when heard that big Pontiac roaring!😃 We always looked to him to help beat out our arch rival, Cherryville in the football game, along with the late WC Clinton, Joe Borders and Eugene 'Jack' Young.🤗 After being away for many years I came back for the Funeral of my late Nephew, Dwayne Maddox and saw Pink Bell. "Pink!" I yelled. "Cuban Hawk!" He shouted out. We had a grand reunion right at Dwayne's house! 😆 It's the last down Pink, so reach up and snag that Game Winning Pass right up into God's Heaven!!😇 Mel 'Cuban Hawk' DeGree Class of 1956

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Pink was such fun and lively guy at Cleveland High. He was great athlete- glad he was on My Team! So long Pink,see you in the Big game! Mel DeGree

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I will always remember Mr. Pink for letting me know he didn't take no mess from no one. He taught me that I have to love this profession to be successful. He will truly be missed, I send my deepest condolences and prayers that God will continue to give you all strength and comfort at this difficult time. Tott Griffin and Genesis Funeral Services family

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Rest in Peace, Pink. You have been an example of strength and professionalism as well as a very friendly person. Marilyn and John Adams.

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Our deepest condolences to the family. The Smith Family

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God be with you 🙏🏾

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My condolences to the family Martin Family

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To the Bell Family; our deepest condolences. From the Milvain family.

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My condolences to the Bell Family. He will be missed by many people. Lallage Carouthers

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Dear Sharon We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort surrounded by family. Our prayers are with you. The FAS S3 metals team.

- Gabriela Acuna

To the Bell family and Enloe staff you all will be missing a jewel because Pink was the character of the funeral.home because it wasn't him if he didn't have something to say to make you laugh he would always call me the body hunter because I attended so many funerals. Mary Sims Family

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My Sincere Condolences To The Family, Pink will surely be missed, Praying for the Family. Doris McKissick

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To Lucretia and the Bell family and the Enloe Mortuary family, you have our sincerest condolences and prayers. Jim and Karen Atkinson High Point, NC

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AsSalaamu Alaykum My deepest condolences to the Bell family. I never met you dear brother but I do know your grandchild. The spoken words and memories of you are enchanting. ‎مِنۡهَا خَلَقۡنَـٰكُمۡ وَفِیهَا نُعِیدُكُمۡ وَمِنۡهَا نُخۡرِجُكُمۡ تَارَةً أُخۡرَىٰ  "From the (earth) did We create you, and into it shall We return you, and from it shall We bring you out once again" Bro. Abdullah

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Our sincere condolences to the Bell family and the Enloe Funeral Home Staff. Pink was a wonderful friend and had the nicest personality. He always made us laugh. He will be truly missed. Frances White & Staff of Ebony & White's Funeral Service

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To the family of Mr Pink Bell. You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your love one. He was a treasure to his family and the community thru his many years of service and longevity of life. The Bible teaches us that we are promised three score and ten (70 years) and by reasonable strength four score(80years). We all can see how blessed Mr Bell was and how God showed him favor. Mr Bell had a kind heart and compassion for people. He would often reach out to me in person or on the phone. One particular time was when I was at wake forest burn hospital. He called me and that just made my day. So family as time goes on may the love of God and his Holy Spirit comfort you in the days to come. Love You, Larry Hosch and family

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We give honor to God for a servant who served well. To the Bell,and Mitchell family you are in our prayers.To the Enloe's funeral service we are grateful for one of the best who stood professionally for your business.Many lives have been blessed by Mr.Bell.He will be missed,but his name and care for others will not be forgotten.God has not forgotten you.We share with you in your grief,also praying 🙏🏽 for you.Peace and Blessings. James Webber,Roger/Suzette Ross,Eric/Sharon Davis,Ronald/Elizabeth Webber,Barry/Andrea McNeil,and families.

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My deepest condolences to the Bell family.It just won"t be the same not seeing Pink around saying things to make you laugh. a true legend indeed all thw way from the Big D's to present. you truly will be missed Enloe's another great employee gone but never forgotten.

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Condolences to the Bell Family. Prayers from our family to yours. You will be truly missed!

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Expressing our condolence and our thoughts and prayers toward the family. Heaven now rewards "A Very Great" man, who shared love toward all from his soul with the deepest dedication to this community. We will remain in prayer that the Lord will keep a hand of comfort upon the hearts and minds of all the family. Rev. Thomas Coleman and family

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I will always remember the times that we had when we worked together at Enloe's Mortuary. You taught me a lot of the basic skills about servicing families and operations of funeral services. You will be truly missed. Mr. & Mrs. Larry S. Spear, Sr.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God be with you and give you all the strength to make it through the days ahead. Mr. Pink Bell will be greatly missed. Marilyn Myers & Elizabeth Fuller

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My condolences to Pink Bells family and staff at Enloe He will be missed .Lucinda Wilson

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My condolences to Pink Bells family and staff at enloe I know he was their a long time and he will be missed.

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Praying for the Bell family this a heart breaker when I just talked to him at my cousin funeral laughing and talking I say you the big bull sit up on top of the hill look down make sure everything go right Pink say yep

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To Pink Bell and Family and the Enloe Funeral Home staff Mr.Pink will be miss by so many people in the North and South Carolina area when I see him he always laughing or tease me but I will miss seeing him in the back of the funeral cleaning his yellow corvette by sitting in chair clean his wheels rest in peace Pink Bell 🔔

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My condolences to this family..Pink Bell most definitely gonna be missed..as a former employee of Fosters Funeral Home in GAFFNEY S.C. It was a privilege and a joy to work with him and the staff of Enloes's Mortuary..My prayers of comfort are with his wife and family and the entire staff of Enloes..He's now Resting in the arms of Jesus now ..Brenda Carpenter & Family 💐

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To the family of Mr. Pink Bell my prayers are with you all. May God give all of you strength and comfort through this time of sadness. Mr. Bell was such a great legend to Cleveland County and Enloe's Mortuary. Mr. Pink truly will be miss and I personally will miss him. Mr. Pink was just a nice and good person to me at anytime I seen him. May God be with you all and his second family at Enloe's Mortuary. My condolences, Jackie Hopper .

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There are no words that can be expressed at the passing of Pink. I used to joke with him a lot when I saw him. We'd have a good laugh. With deepest sympathy, Nan Glover Johnson and Family

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My condolences to the family. Some of my best memories were times I spent with the Bell family. RIP Mr Bell Sally T Cann & Family

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My condolences to the family Kim Morrow

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

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