Arlethea Virginia Bell, 98

She was born in St. Petersburg, Florida on September 24, 1929. She was married to Freddie Bell who preceded her in death. She worked at Lakeland Regional Medical Center during her liftetime. She was also a member of Pilgrim Rest Freewill Baptist Church for many years.

She leaves to cherish her memory four children, Phillip Jackson (Renee), Teresa Walker (Abney),William Ernest Walker, Jr (Deborah), Marie Walker (Jerry); and one son, who preceded her in death, James Emmanuel Jackson; her siblings, Allen Robert Waldon and Barbara Holman; 13 grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Visitation is Friday, May 12, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Pilgrim Rest Freewill Baptist Church 1047 N. Ohio Avenue Lakeland, FL 33805.

Condolences may be sent to the family at Oldham Funeral Home.