Mary Elizabeth Covington Bell Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth Covington Bell in Florence, South Carolina, born in Bennettsville, South Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 6, 2026 at the age of 94. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband William Joseph Bell; and her son-in-law Philip G. Smith. She is survived by: her children, Elizabeth Ann Smith, William Joseph Bell Jr. (Susan) and Claudia Bell Ervin (Evander); her grandchildren, Robert Hunter Bell (Kristin), Mary Elizabeth Ervin, Melanie Smith Yengel (Doug), Brian Phillip Smith (Katie), Ann Bell Spicher (Kyle) and Samuel Hugh Ervin (Amy); her niece Libby Harmon; her great-niece Abigail Johnisee; and her caregivers, Lib, Betty Scipio, Adrinel Thomas, Donna Graham and Tonya Alexander.

Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 915 Cherokee Road, Florence, SC 29501.