Mrs. Jo Ann D. Bell, 84, wife of Stuart P. Bell and a resident of Wachapreague, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital with family and friends by her side. Jo Ann retired from A&P supermarket with over 30 years of service. She will be remembered for her bright, cheery smile and friendly personality.
In addition to her loving husband, she is survived by three children, Ronald L. Davis (Rachel), Debbie D. Fisher (Harry), and Mark T. Davis (Ellie); two stepchildren, Lisa Seay (Steve), and Stuart L. Bell; as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her parents, Thurman English and Della Mae Wimbrow English; and her brother, Robert English.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Feb. 23, at 2 p.m. at Doughty Funeral Home with the Revs. John Burr and Jonathan Carpenter officiating. Interment followed in Fairview Lawn Cemetery. Family joined friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Hollies Baptist Church, P.O. Box 7, Keller, VA 23401.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements were made by Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore.
