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Dora Ellen Bell

July 7, 1949 — March 17, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Dora Ellen (Williams) Bell, Dora left her earthly body on March 17th, 2025, at the age of 75. Dora was born on July 7th, 1949, in Birmingham, Al to Brody and Dora Williams as one of eleven children. Dora married her one true love, Billy, on July 21st,1967 and they moved to Trussville, AL to start their family.

Dora was so many things to so many people. She never met a stranger and loved to laugh. Dora loved to travel, especially trips taken with family in their camper. One of her most cherished trips was a months long journey out west with her husband and grandchildren. Dora also loved to take cruises, beach trips, spending time at the lake, dancing, visiting casinos, and any new experience she could enjoy with her family.

Dora is survived by her husband, William ‘Billy’ Bell, her children, Chuck (Stacey) and Will (Shirley), her grandchildren, Billy Bob (Katie), Taylor Anne, Maggie Grace, and Hunter Steven, her sisters, Dorothy Evans and Marilyn Hodges, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held on Friday, March 21st, at 10:00 AM, at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior at 9:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the National Kidney Foundation https://www.kidney.org/get-involved#give

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Visitation

Friday, March 21, 2025

9:00 - 10:00 am

Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home

1591 Gadsden Highway, Birmingham, AL 35235

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Friday, March 21, 2025

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Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home

1591 Gadsden Highway, Birmingham, AL 35235

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