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Obituary for Sullistine Tyson Bell
Sullistine Tyson Bell was born November 14 1941, to the late Van Robert Tyson Sr. and to the late Christina Robertson Tyson. She was called by our Lord and Savior on July 23, 2017, at the age of 75. She confessed Christ at an early age and joined Morning View Baptist Church. Later she became a member of Pentecostal Temple C.O.G.I.C. She graduated from Hamilton High School, Class of 1959. Then she attended Tennessee State University, where she pursued her studies in Business Education. Shortly after, Sullistine was married to Charles Bell, and from this union they were blessed with two sons, Joseph Christopher Bell and Julius Craig Bell, both of whom preceded her in death, and a daughter, Tina Renee’ Bell Bass and a daughter-in-law, Pamela Moody Bell-Jackson.
Sullistine was known for being a gifted seamstress, along with her gift of knitting and crocheting. She also dedicated her time to helping young girls as a Girl Scout Troop Leader. She retired from Memphis City Schools Food Services. One of her most courageous accomplishments was serving as a plaintiff in a voting rights lawsuit, alleging that Tennessee Voter ID law was intended to prevent seniors from exercising their constitutional right to vote. She was the voice for people who did not have a voice or have the courage to speak out.
She will be greatly missed by her daughter, Tina Renee’ Bell-Bass (Ronald); five granddaughters, Rachel R. Brown, Lindsey D. Bass, Christy D. Bass, Alexis R. Bass and Destine L. Bell; two grandsons, Ronald G. Bass Jr. and Javontay C. Bell; and one great-grandson, Jermey M. Brown Jr.; her sisters, Barbara J. Tyson, Shirley A. Snow (Rev. Dr. Tommie Snow, Sr.), Jennette Tyson; and a sister-in-law, Ella Tyson; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and other family. Brothers who preceded her in death are Van Robert Tyson Jr. and Charles Morris Sr.
Serenity Funeral Home, Tel. (901) 379-0861.
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Sullistine was known for being a gifted seamstress, along with her gift of knitting and crocheting. She also dedicated her time to helping young girls as a Girl Scout Troop Leader. She retired from Memphis City Schools Food Services. One of her most courageous accomplishments was serving as a plaintiff in a voting rights lawsuit, alleging that Tennessee Voter ID law was intended to prevent seniors from exercising their constitutional right to vote. She was the voice for people who did not have a voice or have the courage to speak out.
She will be greatly missed by her daughter, Tina Renee’ Bell-Bass (Ronald); five granddaughters, Rachel R. Brown, Lindsey D. Bass, Christy D. Bass, Alexis R. Bass and Destine L. Bell; two grandsons, Ronald G. Bass Jr. and Javontay C. Bell; and one great-grandson, Jermey M. Brown Jr.; her sisters, Barbara J. Tyson, Shirley A. Snow (Rev. Dr. Tommie Snow, Sr.), Jennette Tyson; and a sister-in-law, Ella Tyson; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and other family. Brothers who preceded her in death are Van Robert Tyson Jr. and Charles Morris Sr.
Serenity Funeral Home, Tel. (901) 379-0861.
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Visitation
Monday
31
Jul
9:00 AM
- 10:30 AM
Serenity Funeral Home
1638 Sycamore View Road
Memphis, TN 38134
Service
Monday
31
Jul
10:30 AM
Serenity Funeral Home
1638 Sycamore View Road
Memphis, TN 38134
Cemetery Details
Location
New Park Cemetery
4536 Horn Lake Rd.
Memphis, TN 38109
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