Darlene Maruska Bell

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Darlene Bell Obituary

Darlene Maruska Bell, 82, passed away at her home in Walker, La., on February 15, 2018. She was born February 19, 1935, in Fargo, ND, and was raised in New Prague, MN. She leaves behind six children and their spouses, Rene and Carl Williams, Joe and Rhonda Bell, Rick and Teresa Bell, Jimmy and Glenda Bell, Dale and Virginia Bell, Colleen and Dennis Montgomery. She has fifteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her Godmother, Sister Mary Catherine Shambour of Duluth, MN; and cousin George Shambour of New Prague, MN. She is preceded in death by her devoted husband, James F. Bell Sr. and her loving son David W. Bell. Darlene was a devout member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Denham Springs, La., where she enjoyed Mass and weekly Bible Studies. She enjoyed bowling and traveling with COA, Young at Heart, Senior Friends and Red Hats where she made many friends. Visitation will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Denham Springs, La., Monday February 19, 2018, from 10:00 am-11:45 am. Funeral Mass will follow at noon conducted by Fr. Frank Uter. A private interment will be held Tuesday at Baton Rouge National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge. Arrangements are being handled by Renaissance Funeral Services in Gonzales, La.

Published by The Advocate from Feb. 17 to Feb. 19, 2018.
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Well wishes to you and family Dale.

February 20, 2018

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. May God bless and comfort you and your entire family.

Linda Lee

February 20, 2018

Dale,
We are saddened to hear that your mother passed away. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Ted Merriss & Angie Hale-Smith / Carrollton

February 20, 2018

Dale,

You and your family are in the Burford families prayers during your time of sorrow! May God provide you the strength during this time!

Kelvin Burford

February 20, 2018

I am sending my condolences. John 3:16

E C

February 20, 2018

May the Peace of the Lord be with you.

Willie Miles

February 19, 2018

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

February 19, 2018

We are praying for you and your family.

Mike Hardison

February 19, 2018

Dale, please pass my condolences to you and the family. I do understand the time is rough on everyone. Let me know if you need anything.

Mike Noles

February 19, 2018

To Dale and the Bell family, you all are in our prayers. John and the Augusta office

John Mckenzie

February 19, 2018

Dale, my prayers are with you and yours during this time of loss. Continuous prayers being lifted up for you and your family! Love in Christ, Melanie

Melanie Goss

February 19, 2018

Dale and family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy for the loss of Mrs. Bell. My prayers are with you all. Rose Ann

Rose Ann Rudisill

February 19, 2018

Sending deepest sympathy in the lost of your mother. My God's Grace give you comfort during your times of sadness and strength for the days of ahead.

Carol Crawford

February 19, 2018

Hello Dale and family, my God continue to give each one of you comfort and peace during this time of loss

Michael Partlow

February 19, 2018

Sympathies to the family and loved ones of Ms. Darlene Bell. Prayers in your time of loss and celebration of life.

Melanie Crowder

February 19, 2018

Jimmy and family.
Our prayers are with all of you.

Louise and Dennis May

February 19, 2018

Sincere condolences to the family for loss of your beloved mother and grandmother. Your family was truly blessed to have shared so many years and memories with her. May God comfort each of you during your time of mourning.

February 18, 2018

Aunt Punky was definitely Young at Heart. Her energy level and love of going put many of us younger nieces and nephews to shame. My definition of Diva is "best of the best." With or without the red hat, she was a Bell Diva. Everyone who knew her, loved her. She left the world better than she found it because she impacted and influenced so many lives. My thoughts and prayers are with her children who are some of the most precious Bell cousins that I have.

Mercedes Hall

February 18, 2018

Absent from the body, present with the Lord. Darlene will be missed by many, including Red Hat Divas of Watson. She always had such a peaceful spirit. Our sincere sympathy to her precious family.
Toni Terral

February 18, 2018

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