Pat Bell 1936-2018 

Patricia "Pat" Jo-An Hinchman Bell, age 81 passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018 surrounded in love and music by her family and friends. She wanted to be remembered for her smile and laughter.

Pat was born on the 4th of July 1936 to the late Guy Hinchman and Nora Rockwell Hinchman. Pat will be remembered on each birthday because all of America celebrates her birthday with fireworks. She married the love of her life Don Bell in 1957. Pat was a school teacher and she remained in contact with many of her 6th grade students from the 1960's. She worked at Eastern Airlines city ticket offices in CLT anf FLL.

Pat is survived by her daughters Alison Caudle and her husband Jeff, and Jennifer Bell and her husband Alex Head. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Chaz McCue, Sullivan Head, Cade Caudle, Abigail Head; her many nieces and nephews especially Suellen, Megan, Caleb, Eli, and Jason. Also by the many people who thought of her as their mother including Jackie Hill; and her sister of the heart Gloria McNutt; and her cousin Mary Elizabeth Finch.

In addition to her late parents Pat is preceded in death by her brothers Madison Guy "Skip" and Bill; her sisters Beverly and Dawn; her beloved husband of 45 years Don Bell who passed away on January 31, 2002.