Patricia Anne Bell

Patricia Anne Bell, affectionately known to many as “Grandmama,” was born on May 11, 1946, to the late Perry Travis and Ida Woodard. She was the only child and was loved immensely by her family members. She transitioned into eternal life on May 26, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandmother, Emma Woodard Johnson.  Patricia was married to Ray Leon Bell on January 23, 1961 To this union, three children were shared. He preceded her in death. Patricia was educated in the Public School System of Nashville, Tennessee. She was employed by the State of Tennessee Department of Safety for more than 30 years. She was a hard worker and loved to serve people.

More than anything, however, Patricia loved to serve Jehovah. She was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on December 25, 1971. She never shied away from an opportunity to share the truths of the Bible with strangers in the door-to-door ministry, loved ones, or anyone she met. She loved talking to people about the Bible and their future hope of living in Paradise.  Patricia loved to cook, play spades, and feed the ducks with her precious “Sweet Baby,” Brianna. She will be remembered as loving, resilient, nurturing, selfless, and joyful. She was a woman whose warmth made others feel seen, safe, and supported. She loved deeply and gave freely, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering devotion to her family.

Patricia is survived by her three children, Sharon Waggoner, Darin Bell, and Karen Young; grandchildren, Phillip Waggoner, Sheledia (Derrick) Talley, Kenneth Waggoner, Darnell (LaToya) Young, Jantuan Garrett, and Patrecia Bell; great-grandchildren, Kenneth, Brianna (Desmond), Jevon, Ke’Shawn, Kennedi, Jalisa, Philliance, Daves, Dylan, Darienne, and Kayden; devoted loving cousins, Rosalyn (Eugene) McKissack and Shirley (Wilbur) Waddey; a host of great-great-grandchildren, cousins, and other relatives; and her spiritual family and friends.