Sister Eva Mae Bell was born in Perry County on May 27, 1933 and departed this life for her eternal home on February 25, 2016 at the age of 82.

She leaves to cherish her memories one son, Tony Bell, Jr.; seven daughters, Evangelist Willa (Charles) Sanders, Lillie Irby, Eva Mae Odom, Dolly (Carnell) Reed, Martha Coleman, Rosa (John) Epps, Mary (Larry) Watkins; three sisters, Beatrice Draine, Nellie (Perry) Blackmon, and Quiencella Montgomery; four brothers, Rev. Cleopha Pair, Sr., Robert (Martha) Pair, Frank (Mary) Johnson, and Willie B. (Cora) Pair; two brothers-in-law, Jink Riddles and Arthur Riddles; two sisters-in-law, Mary Kemp and Lind Riddles; two devoted nieces, Debra Williams and Doris Stacy, two devoted friends, Celestine Huff and Autherine Moore; one devoted son-in-law, Carnell Reed; forty-one grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; three great, great-grandchildren; a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

Her remains will lie in state on Friday, March 4, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Small's Mortuary located at 950 South Broad Street, Mobile, AL

Visitation will be held Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral hour at New Liberty Park Baptist Church, 654 Rice Street, Mobile, AL.

Interment will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery, Mobile, AL.

DIGNIFIED AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO SMALL’S MORTUARY, 950 SOUTH BROAD ST., MOBILE, AL. 36603