Juanita Bell Obituary in Kosciusko at Winters Funeral Home

Obituary For Juanita Bell

Juanita Thompson Bell was born September 17, 1925 to the late Willie and Dana Thompson in Kosciusko, Mississippi. She was the oldest child of Willie and Dana Thompson.

Juanita professed her life in Christ early and was baptized at First Baptist Church in Kosciusko, Mississippi. She attended Attala County Training School. She later met and married her sweetheart, the late Fletcher D. Bell. They moved to Greenville MS. While Fletcher was inducted into the United States Army. To this union three children were born, Melvin, Diana, and Denise. The couple later moved to Greenwood where she attended and graduated from Bradley Cosmetology School. She became a licensed beautician. She owned and operated her own beauty shop and cafe. She also was a licensed battery dealer.

Juanita was a faithful and dedicated member of the Usher Board and Church Food Committee, Mission Treasury, Sunday School Teacher and many other capacities in the church until her health failed in her later years.

Mrs. Bell, affectionately known as "Big Mama", Aunt J. and Miss Juanita" by everyone who loved her deeply. She worked hard to care for her children, grandchildren, great grands and others in the community. Her door was always for dinner and there was plenty of delicious food for everyone. She was a compassionate, strong, wise, and loving person. She loved her family, church, cooking and spending time with family and friends. There was lots of laughter and love in her home.

She departed this life on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Ms. Bell was preceded in death by her husband Fletcher (Sam) Bell. She lives to cherish her loving memory, a son, Melvin Demorris Bell (Patricia), Diana Micou (Ralph), Rev. Denise Henderson (Rollin), Grandchildren, Corey Fuller, Jeffrey, Andray, Rodney (deceased) Derrick Bell, Rodney Fuller, Claude Anton Fuller, Adrianne Henderson, Patrice Henderson, and Amber Bell, Great Grandchildren: Claude, DeShaun, Courtney, Rodney Jr., Rozlyn, C.J., Corey Jr., Kadeen, Rashad, Jasmine, Allea, Kyrie. Sisters, Deidre Reed (Mervin) Theresa Hines (Harold) and one brother Billy Thompson (Doris), Great-Great grandchild Kamari.

PLACE OF SERVICE: First Baptist M.B. Church, Kosciusko, MS

DATE OF SERVICE: Saturday 12/17/2022 at 2:00 p.m.

INTERMENT: Presley Cemetery, Kosciusko, MS

Viewing: Friday 12/16/2022 at 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Winters Funeral Home

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To: The Bell Family-My condolences to you in the loss of your loved one. From: Mary Moore Thomas and Family

Degene Bell & Family.

Aunt Juanita , I will miss you dearly , you nourish & guided me early in my life. I know that you are in the arms of our Lord & Savior Christ Jesus Resting. I will always have you in my ❤

We want to send out deepest heartfelt condolences to the family during this time.May God comfort you all during these times. Sincere, Ezell,Gladys and The Terry Family

Some do not understand the pain because they have never experience what you are. Each loss is different. Remember the things that you were taught from your childhood. The things instilled in you by your parents. The things that are a part of you that have made you the person that you are. Remember the moments that caused her smile to bring her to laugher. Remember the times that she encouraged you to do your best. The times that you fell short and she did not give up on your ability to succeed. She is taking her rest, sleep. According to the Son of the God that can not lie, "All in the grave shall hear his voice and shall come forth" John 5:28,29 Acts 24:15. At the time of her awakening, she will be looking especially for Uncle Sam and the three of you. Remember that the two of them gave you the greatest physical gift that they could, each other. Butch

To: The Bell family, I was truly saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Juanita she was the epitome of a woman.Thank God for allowing her to stop by on her way home. Sincerely; EmmaGreer

Melin Bell and family, sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. You are in my prayers. Your classmate Earnestine Hilliard

To: The Bell Family Words are so faint in times like these. Life is precious. Love is a bond that anything cannot part. We share in your sorrow and pain during this time of loss. A godly mother, (Church mother), she knows God, she models service to God and others. The prophecy of what a mother taught us, spirit filled, sound minded, full of wisdom, respected and appreciated in Church, home and community. You are never alone when you have the love and support of those around you, family and friends. Wishing peace and comfort, strength to face each day, and warm memories to forever hold on to, as you celebrate the life of someone special. *proverbs 31:25-31* Our sincere condolences go out to the family. Sincerely, The Walkers