Nancy McAlister Bell
May 14, 1939 ~ January 6, 2017
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Nancy McAlister Bell, 77, of Asheville, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017, at her residence.
Born in Washington Co., TN, to the late Winford and Alva Martin McAlister, she was an RN in Columbia, SC but after marriage she devoted her life to being a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Beverly Hills Baptist Church. Preceding her in death are four siblings, Winford "Billy" McAlister, Margaret Eubanks, Dorothy "Dot" Hogan and Bobbie Ameen.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Carol R. Bell, M.D.; daughters, Laura Bell of Jefferson, WI, and Melissa B. Byrne (Paul) of Greenville, SC; three grandchildren, Ashlyn, Ryan and Colin Byrne, all of Greenville, SC; one brother, Charles McAlister of Garden City, SC and one sister, Mary Ann Anderson of Summerton, SC.
A graveside service will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory. Rev. Dr. William King will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service at Beverly Hills Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to St. Coletta School, N4637 County Road Y, Jefferson, WI, 53549.
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the family.
My sincere sympathy to the family of Nancy. Pray to God for help in
getting through this difficult time. May the warm and sweet memories
you have of Nancy also help you cope with losing her.
Psalm 86:17
Words cannot express the love I have for the Bell Family. You were great neighbors, and friends! My prayers are with you.
My sweet friend, Dr. Bell, may the peace that only comes from our Father , our creator and our Savior, surround you and hold you and your family close.
Your family is in my heart and prayers during this very difficult time. May you be comforted by sweet memories and the Lord’s immense strength and sustaining love. Carol, I do understand your deep loss. Melissa and Laura, I lost my my Mom almost 5 years ago so I feel your pain.
My sympathy to each of you and praying for you during this difficult time. Always enjoyed talking with Nancy when she came by office. May God hold you close and give you the strength to face each day.
I hope you will remember all the good times that each of you has had with Nancy. She was a soft spoken person who loved her family. She carried herself with such grace and charm.
Dr. Bell, Melissa and Laura,
Nancy was such a gracious and lovely Christian lady. We are grateful for special memories of your family. We love you and we are praying for you.
I am so sorry for the loss of Nancy’s presence here on earth. She will be greatly missed. Her sense of humor and her love for her family are unmatched.