Marie Eloise Bell
June 9, 1950 ~ November 21, 2002
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Marie Eloise Kinsey Bell, 52, of 51 Pine Tree Drive, Candler, died Thursday, November 21, 2002, in an Asheville hospital.
She is survived by her husband, Richard C. Bell; one daughter, Tina B. Bartell and her husband Craig of Asheville; a son, Jeffrey Bell and his wife Melissa of Asheville; her parents, Russell and Eloise Kinsey of Asheville; one sister, Rojeanous K. Rush and her husband Mike of Candler; and her brother, John W. Kinsey of Knoxville, TN. Her nieces Christina M. Rush and Sara Kinsey and nephews Chris and Bryon Carpenter, Bill Kinsey and Matthew Lynch held a special place in her heart.
Mrs. Bell was a nurse at Mountain Kidney Associates for 23 years and was most recently employed at Asheville Podiatry Associates. She was a devoted caretaker to both humans and animals. She loved taking care of her dog “Hawk” and cats “Buddy” and “Ripley”. Her favorite time of the year was the Christmas holidays when she spent at least a week preparing for her family’s annual dinner on Christmas day.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 pm Sunday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church where she was a member with the Revs. Mark Nieting and Preston Wagner officiating. Interment will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Chris and Bryon Carpenter, Matthew Lynch, Josh Shook, Keith Kuykendall and Chris Manis.
Her family will receive friends from 7 - 9 pm Saturday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to a trust fund set up for her surrogate grandchild whom she loved dearly. Contributions can be mailed to Asheville Savings Bank (Main Branch), 11 Church Street, Asheville, NC 28801.
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This goodbye is a long time time coming- you’ve been gone over 6 years, but there have been so many days that I have thought of you. I didn’t find out you had left us until several months after. I was too ashamed to contact the family after all those months they had had to heal. Here I was freshly mourning. You were so good to me Marie. You were like a mother, an angel put into my life to guide me when no one else was. I dream of you so often, and it’s always so real. I do hope that whatever message you are trying to send me someday makes it across. I love you lady- I miss you terribly. Can’t wait to see you in heaven- your little friend
Dear Ricky Bell and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Marie, my prayers are with you and so are many thoughts from years ago. She was such a joy!
She was a pleasure to us as neighbors. She will be missed daily. Our thoughts are with all of you in the coming days. God Bless all of you.
Rick,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lee & Darlene Silvers
Rick,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Rick & Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Marie’s passing. It has been 30+ years since I’ve seen her or you, Rick, but I have the fondest memories of both of you. May God give you special peace and love at this time.
We were so sorry to learn about your great loss. Our hearts and thoughts are with you. We know that she will be missed by all.
Rick,Tina & Craig, Jeff & Melissa, Russell & Eloise, Rojo,Mike,Christina, & John, & all the family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Rojo… I’d be there, but I’m a little contagious right now. ( Judy)
Love,
Judy & Mike
Rick, I was shocked beyond belief when I read about Marie in today’s paper. Please know that my thoughts and most sincere condolences are with you and your children.
Rick,
May the love that surrounds you be a source of comfort at this time. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have fond memories of her helping my mom during her trips to the doctor. She was a caring person to my mom. I also enjoyed your visits over the years at sears while I was there.
DEAR RICK, TINA & JEFF; WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF MARIE’S PASSING. SHE WAS A BEAUTIFUL PERSON, INSIDE & OUT. SHOULD ANY OF YOU NEED ANYTHING, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL US AT 670-6146. PLEASE TAKE CARE. OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ……………..
Rick,
We were so sorry to hear of your
great loss. Our thoughts and hearts are with you.
Dick & Anne
I would like to thank the family for sharing Marie with me. I enjoyed her friendship very much. When I was doing her nials those many years I always looked forward to her coming in every two weeks, the love she showed me and my son was something I will treasure for the rest of my life. She is one red headed green eyed ball of fire and I will never forget. My Love to all and god bless, Shawn, Barry and River Mcabee-Phillips
Dear Tina,
I am so very sorry to hear about your mother.
-Angela Snyder Lennon
Rick, my toughts and prayers are with you. I would have been there for you but I have just now found out about her passing. Alot of things we just don’t understand in life and this is one of them. Hold your head up and continue with life as best as you can. She was truely a great person. With Love your friend Steve
RICKEY,
JUST WANTED TO SAY HOW SORRY I AM TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF MARIE. SHE IS A SPECIAL LADY ,AND I AM GLAD THAT GOD GAVE ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO KNOW HER. JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS.
MIKE BLACK
Ricky and family,
We are sorry not to be there with you. Marie was a truly remarkable woman- a woman of keen intellect, unending compassion and quick-witted humor. She brought joy and laughter wherever she went. We are going to miss her. May our thoughts and prayers be with you. Love, Dale and Terry
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Marie.I knew her from Eckerd Drugs.She was one of our nicest customers.Just know that she is at peace and let God guide you through the pain.
Dear Ricky, Tina & Jeff
May God bless and comfort each of you in the grief and pain you are
going through at this time. Marie was a beautiful,fun loving person and will be missed by many. I feel very blessed for having known her.My thougths and prayers are with
all of you and if I can be of help please call.God bless you.
Martha & Gary Maney
so sorry for your loss, i had the privelage of meeting this wonderful lady when I worked with Kmart. she struck me as a very kind and loving lady and I know heaven is a more beautiful place now, because of the rose that has passed and gone and will grow there forever.
I am not sure if you will remember me, I am Eleanor Grant’s middle child. I used to live next door to you.
I have let Skip know about this also. He has just returned to the states from a tour of duty in Africa.
I was so sorry to hear about Mrs. Bell. Our prayers are with you always, Patty
Tina, I’m very sorry to hear about your loss of your mother.
Windell
I only recently found out about Marie’s passing. Marie, Rick & I went to school together. Marie & I were very close, spending nights @ eachother’s house & we went on our first double-date together. I will always remember those times. My heart goes out to her family for their loss.
My deepest sympathies and condolesces go to the family of Mrs. Marie Eloise Bell.
It seems so unfair that death should have the power to take away someone you love. And when it happens, the thought of never again being able to talk to, laugh with, or hold your loved one can be most difficult to bear. That pain is not necessarily erased by being told that your loved one is up in heaven.
When death takes your child, your husband, your wife, your parent, your friend, it is truly what the Christian writer Paul called it, ‘the last enemy.’ There is hope. Death will not continue to rob mankind of their loved ones indefinetly.
When Jesus was on earth there was an occassion that deeply grieved him. He met a widow of Nain and saw her dead son. The Bible account tells us: ‘As [Jesus] got near the gate of the city [Nain], why, look! there was a dead man being carried out, the only-begotten son of his mother. Besides, she was a widow. A considerable crowd from the city was also with her. And when the Lord caught sight of her, he was moved with pity for her, and he said to her: ‘Stop weeping.’ With that he approached and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still, and he said: ‘Young man, I say to you, Get up!’ And the dead man sat up and started to speak, and he gave him to his mother. Now fear seized them all, and they began to glorify God, saying: ‘A great prophet has been raised up among us,’ and, ‘God has turned his attention to his people.” – Luke 7:12-16. Notice how Jesus was moved with pity, so that he resurrected the widow’s son! Imagine what that portends for the future!
This example was just a small foregleam of what Jesus will do in the very near future. Millions therefore can have the solid hope of seeing their loved ones alive again on earth but under very different circumstances. Yes, Jesus Christ promised that millions now dead will live again on this earth and have the prospect of remaining on it forever under peaceful, paradisaic conditions. May Mrs. Bell be among them.
May the God of comfort be with you.
Dear Tina and Family,
I was so shocked and sorry to hear about your Mom. From the coaching stand point I could not have asked for a better or more supportive parent than your Mom (you too Ricky). From the personal side she was a good friend. I never saw her when she wasn’t smiling or laughing about something. I will miss her. I have been and will continue to remember you all in my prayers!
God Bless!
Love You,
Susan
Dear Tina and family, I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. It was only brought to my attention today (Wed) when I called Asheville Podiatry to reschedule an appointment. Your mother had one of the brightest personality’s of anyone I’ve ever known.. Know that God’s hand is in this and he will get you through the tough days ahead. Remember, ‘ All things work together for good to them that love God’ Rom 8:28.
I will be praying for you all.
I had the pleasure of working with Marie for about 3 years. She was a great friend,she was wonderful to me and my family. I will never forget her!! I am so sorry to hear of her passing if there is anyting I can do please let me know…
To the Bell Family:
I just heard the horrible news this morning. I wish to send my condolences. I remember her very well, being at all the volleyball games and basketball games and letting the referees hear what she had to say. She certainly was a beautiful person inside and out. I hope that you all will stick together and help everyone through this.
God Bless,
Amy Sauer Duncan
Ricky, I am so saddened by the news
of Marie’s death. I have such
wonderful memories of her laughing
and having such a great time at the
last reunion. She was one of my
first friends when I moved to Asheville in the fifth grade, and
what I remember loving about her
even then was her great laugh. I
know how much she meant to you and
how much you will miss her. I am
so very sad to hear this news. Please know I’m thinking of you and
your family. Love, Jennifer Smith
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