LOUISBURG - Jennie A. Bell, 94, of Louisburg died Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. The family received friends Saturday, April 4, at 2 p.m. at Maple Springs Baptist Church where funeral service followed at 3 p.m., with the Rev. Jason Havens officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

She was born April 12, 1920 to the late Zollie and Jennie Denton Medlin. She was a member of Maple Springs Baptist Church. She was a hard worker, loved fishing, gardening and the outside and she was dedicated to her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Edward Bell, Sr.; her sons, J.E. Bell, Jr. and David "Butch" Bell (Juanita), and her daughter, Rada Ann Upchurch (Doug); and three brothers.

Surviving: her daughter, Mary Helen Tucker (Fred); her son, Melvin Lewis Bell (Sherry); her daughter-in-law, Sue Bell; four sisters; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Maple Springs Baptist Church, 1938 NC Hwy 56 E., Louisburg, NC 27549.

Arrangements are being handled by Lancaster Funeral and Cremation Services, 804 N. Bickett Blvd., Louisburg. Online condolences may be made to www.lancasterfcs.com.

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