Betty B Bell

Betty Bell, 93, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away peacefully, with her family at her side on February 24, 2022. Betty was born on June 15, 1928 to Irene and Alvin Boisblanc, in Memphis, TN. After graduating from Central High, she went on to Southwestern University and then later Memphis State University. In the late 1940's, Betty met Joe Crim, and they wed in 1949, in Memphis, TN. They went on to have two children, Connie and Cathy. Betty dedicated her life to being a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She excelled at propping up her family and supporting them through the many passions and difficulties of their lives. Betty was fun, free-spirited, and never met a stranger. She would always greet you with a big smile and often a "How do you do" to go along with it. She loved to sing, dance and write. Betty was very creative. She made numerous crafty gifts, such as wreaths and floral arrangements, and she loved to decorate and redecorate. Betty is survived by her daughters, Connie Ross (Chuck) and Cathy Hall (Keith); her grandchildren, Trish Ross, Sharon Provencher (Bryan), Jesse Hall (Lana), and Cole Hall; as well as five great grandchildren, Taylee, Levi, Brody, Aubrey and Stephania. Betty was loved by many and will truly be missed by her family and friends. The celebration of life was held on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 3:00pm at Wyndham Lakes Senior Living Community in Jacksonville, Florida