Floradine Bell

December 11, 1944 - February 27, 2020

“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:” Ecclesiastes 3:1 A Time to Live: A native of St. Petersburg, FL, Floradine was born December 11, 1944 to the loving arms of the late Florence West Jefferson. She attended the local schools including Gibbs High School. A Time of Love & Labor: She was very loving and giving; raising 4 children of her own and working as a personal housekeeper for the Marker family for many years. In her leisure she enjoyed taking long walks and watching television, yet nothing gave her greater joy than spending time with her family; especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Time to Leave: On February 27, 2020, the Lord called Floradine Jefferson Bell to eternal rest. She is preceded in death by her husband J. D. Bell, Sr.; mother, Florence West Jefferson; sister, Gloria Jefferson Flower; twin brothers: Ronnie and Donnie; first granddaughter, Jessica Lashaun Williams and sister-in-law, Essie Mae Holliman. She leaves to cherish her memories: Children: Jackie Conyers (Darryl Thompson), Alear Wilson (Larry), Leroy Williams Jr., and Apostle J. D. Bell, Jr. (Claretha); Brothers: Clarence Johnson, James Jefferson and Henry Jefferson; Sister-in-law: Carrie Billue; 11 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.