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Patricia's obituary

Patricia Anne Bell was born May 15, 1947. Patricia Bell was born to the late Rosa Lee Forte and Arthur Bell in Calhoun County. She passed unexpectedly at home on January 15, 2025.

Patricia attended school in Calhoun and Dougherty County School Systems. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1965. Patricia was a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church on Cedar Ave, Albany, GA. She later joined Saints of God House of Worship of Albany/Leesburg Ga. Patriciahas worked for several companies over the years including Blackbeard's, and Palmyra Hospital. Patricia retired from Worth County Hospital in Sylvester Georgia, as the head cook. She also retired from Westover High School as a part-time custodian. Patricia  enjoyed cooking, caring for others, helping anyone in need. She loved to laugh. Whenever, she's traveling she will always carry her a bag of crackers, a bottle of water and a sandwich, with her favorite saying, "never leave home hungry." Patricia was the glue to our family, no matter what the need, she was always near.

Preceding in death: Arthur Bell, Luella Moore, Jimmy Chester, JC Chester Jr., Bernice Thomas, Myrtice Johnson, Veronica Chester, and Johnny McRoy.

Patrcia leaves to cherish her children: Michael Thomas, Hyisman Brown, Ursula (Rico) Potts of Albany, GA. Patricia’s sisters: Laura Jackson (Ft. Worth, TX), Joan Laster, Gladys Meroy, Lillie Chester of Albany, GA. Parricia's brothers: Leroy Johnson, Willie Chester, David (China) Chester of Albany, Charlie Johnson of Baxley, GA, Raymond (Marilyn) Chester, Aberdeen, NC. Grandchildren: KeyAndrea Joyner, KeyBraisha (Unesies) Williams, KeyMayah Joyner, MaKayla Thomas, MacKenzie Thomas.

Great grandchildren: Kennedi Strawder, Ortavious Capers Jr., Kensleigh Joyner, Gage Williams, Blaize Williams. Special sisters: MaryAnn Moore, Sister Osby, Brydie Johnson, Cynthia Stalling. Her additional children she loved as her own Nieces: Brenda Jackson, Egrie Chester, Winketha Stalling (Chester), Fphenique Chester, Dominick Chester, Latischa Chester, Ed'Nora Celestin, Rhonda Johnson Turquoise Johnson, Termesa Jackson, Mishawntis Chester, Rosa Chester, Miyah Chester, Santana Davis, lisha Chester, Michelle Laster.

Great nieces: Fphree Chester, Haven, Hailynn Bryant, and Haley Stallings.

Bonus sons: Keith Joyner, Dexter Wheeler, Rick Keane (Neighbor), Steven Bruce. Jessie Johnson.

Bonus daughter: Stephanie Killens.

Special nephews: Thawarnius Chester, Willisaac Stalling Chester, Tylandius Chester, Thalandius Chester, Thawarnius Chester Jr., Torian Chester, Taylor Chester, Douglas Johnson, Ethan Johnson, Jarnarius Johnson, Ricky Strawder, Bryant Johnson, Keegan Chester, Willisaac Chester Jr., Tyler Chester, Darius Moore, Stanley Johnson, Eric Johnson, Raymond, Rashard, Vishawn, Denzell, Darius Davis. Isaiah, Tilad Chester.

David Chester, Morrell Chester, Dennis, Travis Jackson.

Bonus cousins: Gladys Gatewood, Luerine Jackson, Joe Davis, Jewel Clemons, Jessie Mae Johnson, Willie C. Forte, Fannie Mae Forte.

Special cousins/children: Ricky Jackson, Vontresa Stephens, Anthony Jackson, Tara Jackson, Tameka Jackson, Raquel (Chelle)Sapp.

Best friends: MaryAnn Moore and Sister Osby.

Host of nieces and nephews she loved dearly.

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