Sara M. Bell

Sara M. Bell, 87 of Hickory, died Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Washington Hospital. She was born January 4, 1931 in Washington, the daughter of the late Clarence Wells and Blanche Iams Wells. Sara graduated from Trinity High School and worked for Bell Telephone and later worked at Hickory United Presbyterian Church for 30 years as the custodian. She was a member of the Lioness Club, Farm Women’s Association, Mount Pleasant VFD Ladies Auxiliary and the 10-year Bell Telephone Club. She loved word search and volunteering at the Hickory Apple Festival. On May 28, 1954, she married Donald R. Bell, who died November 17, 2015. Surviving are a son, Bryan D. (Cheryl) Bell of Hickory, two daughters, Brenda B. (Samuel) McMillan of Hickory and Janet Bell of Hickory; three grandchildren, Bryan R. (Renae) Bell, Samuel B. (Michelle) McMillan and Sean A. McMillan; step granddaughter, Maria N. Dunn; three great grandchildren, Rylan Bell, Kiersten Bell and Vincent Dunn; two step great grandchildren, Alyssa Horner and Kayla Horner; several nieces and nephews. Deceased are two brothers, John B. Iams and Ross Iams; two sisters, Mary Swart and Ruth Mankey. Friends will be received Friday, September 7, 2018 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, September 8, 2018 from 9 to 10 a.m. the time of service at William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave, Washington with Lay Pastor Lou Templeton officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Prospect Cemetery.