Mickey Jo "Memaw" Bell

She will forever be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother, affectionately known as "Memaw". Memaw was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Glenda Crotwell; her beloved husband, Charles Douglas Sr.; and her beloved poodle, Paco. She is survived by her daughter, Vicki (Bill) Riley; her son, Charles Douglas Jr. (Linda) Bell; her grandchildren, Autumn (Andrew) Fritsch, Billy (Caroline) Riley, Shaun (Natalie) Bell, Brandon (Katie) Bell, and Brian (Kelley) Bell; and her great-grandchildren, Wells Riley, Lincoln Bell, Story Bell, Phoebe Bell, and Wyatt Bell. Memaw was a devoted homemaker and mother who lovingly raised her son and daughter, creating a home filled with love, laughter, and memories. She was a woman who knew how to make every day feel special. Some of the sweetest childhood memories of her are centered around her gourmet breakfasts and the favorite recipes she lovingly made for her family. She loved being crafty and creating things with her own hands, working on word searches, shopping, and making her home beautiful for Christmas. She had a particular love for glitter, sparkle, and pretty decorations. If something could sparkle, shine, or have a little extra glitter, Memaw was probably going to love it. And, in true Memaw fashion, she had a love for white pants that was hard to rival-she had more than 50 pairs! Anyone who knew her would tell you that she could never have too many. Memaw was feisty, sassy, and wonderfully unapologetic about being herself. She had a personality all her own and a spirit that remained strong throughout her eight-year battle with cancer. Among the most treasured memories are the yearly girls' trips to Gatlinburg with her daughter and granddaughter. Those special trips were filled with shopping, laughter, conversation, and time together-memories that will be cherished for a lifetime. Above all, Memaw loved her family. She leaves behind a legacy of love that will continue through her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her family will remember the gourmet breakfasts, favorite recipes, crafts, word searches, beautiful Christmas decorations, shopping trips, Gatlinburg adventures, her more than 50 pairs of white pants, her love of glitter and sparkle, her sass, and most of all, the love she gave so freely. She will be deeply missed, forever loved, and always remembered. And knowing Memaw, she would want us to remember her with a little extra glitter. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 4th, 2026, at Bessemer Brown Service, at 11:00 am, with burial following at Valhalla Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until service time.

Mickey Jo "Memaw" Bell

March 22, 1942 - September 1, 2026