Vivian Davis Bell, widow of Arvil Reed Bell, was joyfully welcomed into heaven on Saturday, October 5, 2013. She was blessed by God to have lived 93 years. She was born on June 6, 1920, in Milton, WV to Essie (Davis) Davis and Robert Clifton Davis. She was one of fifteen siblings. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Eva Ball, Lena Reynolds, Ruth Davis, and Mildred Davis All of her brothers preceded her in death; Wilburn (Doc) Davis, Floyd (Mickey) Davis, Alvon Davis, Roy Davis, Robert (Bob) Davis, and Orville Davis. She leaves behind four loving sisters, Gertrude McCroskey, Kathleen Norris, Betty Cline, and Shirley Levisay.
At a young age, she was employed as a nurse. Early in her marriage she developed cancer, but because of God’s healing touch, she became a cancer survivor. She enjoyed making many crafts. She could crochet anything from baby sweater sets to afghans. She was a Christian her whole life, and quite talented in singing hymns. She and Arvil became members of the 25th Street Pentecostal church and later joined the Staunton Street Apostolic Church under the Christian leadership of Rev. and Mrs. Green Kitchen. She loved to visit with other people, and never failed to tell everyone about God’s love and the importance of living a Christian life. She leaves behind her devoted daughter, Barbara Ellen Bell, and her loving son and daughter-in-law, Vernon Reed Bell and Phyllis (Sullivan) Bell. She served as a second mom to her grandchildren through their early years. She will be sadly missed by her grandson, Randall Shane Bell, and her granddaughter, Ronda Lynn (Bell) Buckland. She also leaves behind her compassionate grandson-in-law, John M. Buckland, and four loving great-grandchildren, MaKayla S. Bell, MaKenzee S. Bell, Mytchell S. Bell, and Skylar Sienna Sullivan Bell. She also treasured the dear company of her many nieces and nephews. Vivian’s family extends a special “Thank-You” to Venna Kincaid and her staff who willingly and graciously provided for all of her needs for the past seven years. Also, the staff at Madison Park deserves awards for the exceptional attention and loving care they gave Vivian during the last seven weeks of her mortal life. Friends may call at Chapman’s Mortuary, 2851 3rd Ave, Huntington, WV, 25702 on Sunday, October 13, 2013, noon to 2:00 PM. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM with the assistance of Rev. Clyde Carter, and Rev. Rob Holley. Immediately following the memorial service, entombment will occur at Ridgelawn Memorial Park’s Abbey of Devotion, at 5547 West Pea Ridge Rd., Huntington, WV 25705, where she will rest with her loving, faithful husband, Arvil Bell. Pallbearers will be Tim Ball, Randall Bell, Zane Bell, John Buckland, Mickey Davis, and Don McCroskey. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Gideons, Huntington Camp #U4706, P.O. Box 8212, Huntington, WV, 25705.