Mary Bell, a resident of Alexandria, passed away March 28, 2019, at Lexington House Nursing Home. She is 84 years old and the daughter of the late Gloster and Ardean Wilson Bell. Mary was confined to the Lexington House Nursing Home for the last 30 years, where she was treated like royalty.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Emma Mae Hodges; brother, Harold Bell; niece Cheryl Hodges and nephew Casear Hodges.

Mary will have a graveside service at 11 a.m. Friday, April 5, at Wilson Cemetery in Franklinton. The Rev. Katherine Hart will be officiating the service.

Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Franklinton is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook online at www.crainandsons.com.