FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — Betty Bowen Bell, 75, of Fernandina Beach passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026, at her residence after an extended illness.
Mrs. Bell’s parents were the late John Edward Bowen and Mary Ann French Bowen. She is also preceded in death by a brother Ed Bowen.
Mrs. Bell had a passion for children’s education and retired from Tattnall County School Systems. She was an avid reader and served her community doing Bible studies and teaching children’s classes.
She married the love of her life at Lake Tahoe 28 years ago. Mrs. Bell was a devoted daughter taking care of her elderly parents. She loved the beach and enjoyed going on many cruises with her beloved husband.
Survivors include her husband, Dewayne Bell of Fernandina Beach; a son, Jesse Bowen Dubberly of Glennville; a sister-in-law, Donna Quillin and her husband, Ralph, of Paris, Ken.; a brother-in-law, Steve Bell and his wife, Lee, of Jacksonville, Fla.; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
A funeral service was held Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Frye Funeral Home.
Burial will be at Pierce Chapel Cemetery in Hoboken immediately following the service.
Pallbearers were Chuck Bell, Dustin Bell, James Harris, Leonard Harris, Andy Harris, Jerome Dowling and Vincent Grupposo.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Pierce Chapel Cemetery Fund in care of Wayne Ammons at 1229 High Bluff Road, Hoboken, Ga. 31542.
Arrangements were with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
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