Dawnelle Bell, 76, of Waco passed away on January 22, 2024 in her home surrounded by family.
Visitation: 5 – 7PM Friday, February 2 at Lake Shore Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 12PM Saturday, February 3 at Lovers Leap Baptist Church 301 Bosque Blvd, Waco, Texas 76707. Burial will immediately follow to Oakwood Cemetery
Dawnelle Montez Williams-Bell was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 8, 1947 to George Cortez Williams Sr. and Geraldine Mandeville Williams. Dawnelle graduated from Hirsch High School in 1965. After graduating she was employed at Chicago Tribune Herald for 14 years.
She relocated to Waco, Texas in 1981 where she was employed at NCNB as a data processor for seven years, and later went to Waco ISD to help with mentally challenged children until her retirement in 2014.
Dawnelle was preceded in death by her parents, George and Geraldine Williams; sister, Cheryl Williams; brother, George Williams Jr; and grandchild, Alexis Nicole Allen.
Dawnelle loved to talk and tried to help individuals as much as she could. She loved to bake and was always at Lowes or Home Depot searching and collecting different plants. She was a faithful member of Lovers Leap Baptist Church, where she served on the Usher Board, President of the Mission Board and the Adult Sunday School Teacher. Dawnelle loved her church family, and especially her Pastor and First Lady, Pastor and Sis. Ferrell. She directed lots of plays and programs during her time at the church, and baked cakes for every member birthdays.
She is survived by her three daughters, Michelle Fairley (Patrick), Kristal and Renee Mayes of Dallas, Texas; six grandchildren, Breanna Wiley, Taten Wiley, Travis Hall Jr., Nautica Hall, Karman Turner Jr. and Gerald Harris III; great-grandchildren, Zavaya Wiley, and awaiting the arrival of Tra’shawn Hall; niece and nephew, Katrina and Marquez Williams of Houston, Texas: a special sister cousin, Paulett Vaughn of Chicago, Illinois; As well as a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family would like to thank Steven Houston, Cynthia Baker, Monica Jones, (caregivers) Dr. Mason and the Scott and White team in Temple, Texas, Cynthia Deckert, and the rest of the team of Faith Presbyterian Hospice in Dallas, Texas, for their considerate and loving care for our mother.
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God blessed my cousin with wonderful daughters. They stepped up to the plate and learned how to care for someone terminally ill. Your devotion will not be forgotten. I will miss her but my memories are bountiful from our childhood and the birth of our daughters. Till we meet again.
My prayers for your family
My condolences to the family. Especially to you Renee. Thank you for sharing momma Bell with me. She was such a a sweet and loving individual. I will always cherish the memories and the time I got to spend with her. Job well done Nae Momma is smiling down on you. Love Always Constance 😘
Michelle, Your mom sounds like a wonderful woman who loved to help others, much like you being a social worker and helping all kinds of people in all walks of life. You have loved and looked after your mother so well and so long as a loving daughter and helped make her last years better and easier. God’s love shines through you!
There are no words that can adequately express my sincerest condolences for the family of Sis. Bell. She is a light that will continue to burn brightly for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May His love, mercy and grace comfort you all not just today but for the weeks, months and years to come.
I have the blessings of meeting Ms. Dawnelle only one time. She greeted me as if we had already know each other. She was very kind and such a beautiful women. So sorry for your loss ❤️🙏🏾
To my friend, Michelle, and all the family. I am so sorry for your loss. I met your mom only briefly, but found her to be a very sweet lady. My heart and prayers are with you at this time. ❤️
MUCH SYMPATHY to THE FAMILY. and MAY SHE REST IN HEAVEN
Sincerely
Joy Taylor
Marlon Taylor
Dear friends; I was shocked and saddened to see your mom’s obituary. We had not visited in several years and I had no idea she was so ill. She was very special to me and to others at Lake Waco. She was a hard worker and loved our students. She was loved and respected by staff, students and the families of our students. We had some difficult times but we also laughed a lot. Our students made our days mostly enjoyable aand eventful. I thank God for placing her in my life and in the lives of our kids. .
Due to health problems I can not currently drive or attend community events. I am sorry I will not Be able to attend her service. You will be in my prayers.
On behalf of my siblings and myself, the children of Deborah Ann Hackworth would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family – we loved Ms. B and appreciate her for the love and care that she gave to us in the loss of our dear mother. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal – Renee I love you sis and am her for you today and beyond – your mother was a beautiful soul and her light left a lasting mark on those around her. Thank for you taking such good care of her!
God bless and keep you all,
Yolanda Hackworth-Curtis
Jeffrey Hackworth
Thaddeaus Hackworth
Shawn Paul Hackworth
My deepest condolences to her daughters and families. Dawnelle was was wonderful lady always with a smile. you will be missed
My deepest condolences to the family. Praying for your strength in this time of your sadness and sorrow. Dawnelle was a lovely stepmom to me she was a part of my life for over 23 years. Rest on Donnie that’s the name I gave her, when she heard that name, she knew it was me 😊. Rest on in Jesus, You fought a good Fight and you finished your course. We’ll see you in the morning Love You ❤️ to her daughters you girls keep looking to the hills from which cometh your help for all your help is coming from the Lord. Amen Love Y’all ❤️🙏🙏🙏
Sending my Condolences and Prayers o the family. To her daughters:May her sweet memories remain close to your heart and I pray that God will fill your mind with peace during your difficult times. Renee ,my friend you have done an amazing job caring for your mom .God Bless you all.