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Our Sincere Gratitude

We would like to thank each and every one for your kind thoughts and prayers, it has given us great comfort during this difficult time. Cynthia, Kevin, James, Roshunda, Jackie Thank You Golden Gate Funeral Home "A" Crematory From the Family of Marilyn Jean Bell There are not enough words to fully express our heartfelt thanks for the sympathy, love, and support you have extended to our family during this difficult time. Sisters, Children, Family

In Loving Memory of

Active Pallbearers

Arness Warren Shead Richard Anthony

Carlos Bell

Chad Simmons Johnny Anthony Jr.

Rashaun Travis

Honorary Pallbearers

Tavis Shead Terrance Allen Ronald Lee James Kennedy

Duante' Montrell Shead

Antonio Bell

Johnny Anthony Sr.

Dale Allen

- Final Arrangements Entrusted To

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John E. Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home John E. Beckwith Jr. — CEO & Owner Dallas, Texas 214 -941-7332 Fort Worth, Texas 817 -478-9555 Tallulah, LA 318 -574-6100 www.goldengatefuneralhome.com

Sunrise: December 9, 1957

Sunset: November 3, 2025

On December 9, 1957 in Torrance, California, Mattie Amanda Lee Donnell Bell and Chester Arthur Bell became the proud parents of baby girl whom they named Marilyn Jean Bell. Marilyn accepted Christ in her life at an early age where she attended New Jerusalem Primitive Baptist Church. She received her education in the Palestine Public School District, she went on to attend Jarvis Christian College, Hawkins, Texas. Marilyn made Dallas, Texas her home, until she gained her wings November 3, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parenMtsattie Amanda Lee Donnell Bell and Chester Arthur Bell Sr. Brothers James Arthur Bell, Chester Arthur Bell Jr. Sister Mary Louise Howard. Those left to cherish Marilyn's memories are: Daughters Cynthia Mattie Amanda Lee Bell-Shead(Tyler, TX), Roshunda Yevette Bell (Dallas, Texas) Jacqueline Jeannette Bell Tyler, Texas; Sons, Kevin DeWayne Bell (Ft. Worth, Texas), Massey James(Tennessee Colony, Texas); Grandchildren, Tavis D. D. Shead (Ft. Worth, Texas), Tiera N. Shead (St. Louis, Missouri), Duante' M. Shead (Menlo Park, California), Amani L. Shead (Ft. Worth, Texas), Antonio C. Bell (Dallas, Texas), D'Anthony Young (Dallas, Texas), Essence Watkins (Nacogdoches, Texas); 5 Great -grandchildren; Siblings Linda (James) Kennedy (Tyler, Texas), Carolyn (Johnny) Anthony (Palestine, Texas) Karlina (Dale) Allen Tyler, Texas.

And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives who will forever treasure her memory.

Marilyn was a loving Mom, Grandmother, who touched the lives of everyone she came in contact with. Her kind, giving heart made her genuinely special to all who knew her.

Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 11:00 AM Golden Gate Funeral Home 4155 South R.L. Thornton Freeway Dallas, Texas 75224 Pastor Preston White, Officiating Minister

Master of Ceremony Della P. Brown

Processional

Hymn ………………………………………..

I Won't Complain

Scripture Reading

Old Testament ………………………………. Appointee New Testament ……………………………... Appointee

Prayer ……………………………………

Pastor Preston White

Hymn ………………………………..

Better Days Are Coming

Remarks& Reflections ……………………… Limit 2 minutes

Special Remark ……………………………………..

Ronald Lee

Message of Celebration ……………... Pastor Preston White

Hymn ……………………………………

Walk Around Heaven

God's Garden God looked around his garden And found an empty space He then looked down upon Earth And saw your tired face He put his arms around you And lifted you to rest He knew you was suffering He knew you were in pain He knew that you would never Get well on Earth again He saw the road was getting hard to climb So he came down with your robe And took you own home It hurt all of our hearts to see you go But you didn't go alone God's garden must be beautiful Cause he always takes the best

A piece of us went with you The day God called you home.