Pearlene Bell

September 23, 1932 - November 9, 2018

Pearlene Bell, 86, passed away in Peoria on November 9, 2018 at 1:15 p.m. at Unity Point Methodist Medical Center. She was born on September 23, 1932 in Drew, MS to Henry Hollingsworth and Millie Williams. They precede her. She was married to her husband Herman Bell of 37 years. He also precedes her. Pearlene was a successful entrepreneur who owned Pearlene Bell’s Cab Company and Pearlene’s Beauty Salon. She was a chartered member and faithfully attended New Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Mother’s Board, was the pianist, choir director. Pearlene also was a member of the group” Morning Echos” who ministered to their community for over 40 years. She worked for Methodist Medical Center for a decade before retirement. Pearlene enjoyed traveling, spending time with family, friends, cooking, fishing, and playing basketball with her grandchildren. Pearlene leaves to cherish her precious memory: one son: Maurice Bell of Peoria; one daughter: Rose Brown-Younger of Peoria; one brother: Clearthur (Bernice) Arthur of Peoria; two sisters: Nancy (Robert) Lewis of Los Angeles, CA and Bobbi Jean Hollingsworth of Jackson, MS; two god sons; Eddie Johnson and Fred Hayes, a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and other family members and friends. In Addition to her parents and her loving husband Pearlene is also preceded in death by one son, two daughters, and three sisters. Services will be held Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 10:00a.m. with visitation commencing one hour prior at Rising Sun Christian Church where Pastor John Gibson will serve as host Pastor. Pastor Joseph Cherry will officiate. Pearlene will be laid to rest in Springdale Cemetery. Online condolences or words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com.