Ms. Erma P. Bell

June 1, 1935 - June 3, 2021

Bell – Erma “Snubby” Bell, age 86, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on June 3, 2021 at Orange Park Medical Center. Erma was born in Maxville, Florida on June 1, 1935, to the late Ellis Padgett and Polly Padgett. She was raised in Maxville until relocating to Jacksonville after marrying the love of her life, Rev. George F. Bell. Erma was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed taking care of her family as a homemaker. When she wasn’t tending to her grandbabies, she enjoyed fishing and flower gardening. More than anything, Erma loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of many years, Rev. George F. Bell; brothers, Fred, Speedy, Marcus, and Ben Padgett; and sisters, Ethel Morris, Della Harris, Deal Padgett, and Betty Kersey. Erma is survived by her loving children, George W. (Jeannie) Bell and Lana (Jimmie) Hart both of Jacksonville, FL; her sister, Joy (Roy) Thomas of Starke, FL; grandchildren, Jimmie (Jessica) Hart, Jr., Stephen (Krista) Bell, Jennifer (Lance) Whittaker, Jessica Hart, David (Ashley) Bell, Michael Hart, and Anthony Hart; and her great grandchildren, Nathanial, Tenlee, Bailey, Noah, Emily, Reese, Kirsten, Kaleb, and Jackson; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins Snubby loved dearly. A Graveside Celebration will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. at Bell Cemetery in Middleburg, FL with Reverend Roy Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 11:30 – 12:00 p.m. at the cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. TODD FERREIRA FUNERAL SERVICES, 250 North Lowder Street, Macclenny, FL 32063 (904)259-5700. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family’s guest book.