Frances Claudia Bell
November 2, 1935 ~ April 12, 2008
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 18, 2008 at 10:00am in Holy Face Catholic Church, Great Mills, MD with Fr. John Sileo officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 17, 2008 from 5:00pm until 8:00 pm in the funeral home chapel, with prayers being recited at 7:00 pm.
Frances “Dink” Claudia Dyer Bell, 72, of Callaway, MD died April 12, 2008 at her home. Born November 2, 1935 in Drayden, MD she was the daughter of Ruth A. Guy of Callaway, MD and the late Turner Dyer. She is survived by her companion Chuck Charles; children: Anna Mae Pilkerton Dean and her husband Danny B. Dean, Sr. of Drayden, MD, Sharon E. Pilkerton and her companion Mark Thomas of Callaway, MD and Wayne Pilkerton and his companion Dale Abell of Great Mills, MD; grandchildren: Michele Dean Jordan and her husband Jamie Jordan, Danny B. Dean, II and his wife Mandy Dean, Heather Hewitt and Billy Hewitt, II; great grandchildren: Jamie B. Jordan, Hannah Jordan, Danny B. Dean, III, Madison Dean and Lexy Longfield. She was also preceded in death by her brother Robert Dyer and grandchild Christopher Hewitt. Ms. Bell was a life long St. Mary’s County resident where she graduated from St. Michael’s High School Class of 1953. She worked as a postal clerk for the Callaway Post Office for 15 years until her retirement in 1999. She enjoyed reading, family gathering and her cat “TomT”. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 17, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 18, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Holy Face Catholic Church, Great Mills, MD with Fr. Joseph Sileo officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be: Chuck Charles, Danny B. Dean, II, Jamie M. Jordan, Jamie B. Jordan, Billy Hewitt, II and Mark Thomas. Contributions may be made to 2nd District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692.
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“I’m very sorry to hear about Dink’s passing. I remember when her and my grandmother worked in the post office together she was such a nice lady. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.”
“My prayers are with you and your family.”
“I am very sorry for your loss.You and your familly are in our prayers. Love, Thanh Thanh”
“Wayne, I am so sorry to hear of Ur mom passing away! She was a very kind woman! I remember the first time I met her! Now just remember Ur parents are now in heaven watching over U like guardian angels! Love, Shirley”
“Sharon & Family, My condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your mother is in good hands now. Love Debbie”
“Sharon and Family, Sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. “
“LOVE , LIGHT ,AND BLESSINGS TO CLAUDIA AND ALL LEFT BEHIND. SHE IS ALWAYS THERE AND NOW IS FREE OF EVERYTHING. I WILL ALWAYS MISS CLAUDIA , BUT I AM HAPPY FOR HER BEING AT PEACE WITH HER LOVED ONES UP THERE 🙂 GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND I LOVE YOU ALWAYS XOXOXOX WE KNOW YOU WATCH OVER ALL OF US NOW CLAUDIA AND WE ALL LOVE YOU DEARLY , ANGEL 🙂 LOVE ~ ALA ~”
“Sharon & Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you and in my thoughts and prayers. Love Brenda “
“Family, Know that our Love,And Prayers are with you. We are so sorry.There are not enough words. We Love You.”
“The Light House Memories The light house stands strong against the winds From the beginning till the end The light houses’ beacon of light shines forever in the night the beacon of light burning so bright The Beam of Light carries us through the foggy days The Beam of Light carries us through our lonely nights The Beam of Light carries us through our life Our Loved Ones are like that , the Lighthouse beam of light, That forever burns so bright , In Memories There they leave it in our hearts , mind , soul, and body. The love they give us, the lessons we learn, the lighthouse memories forever to be Always the light of their heart and soul to let us know they are there Even when they are passed over , we know they still care The love and strength and guidance they still share Their beam of light still shining bright Forever walks with us while we are still here on earth In our lives from day to day In love and strength in every way Wherever you go , in the things you do and say the light house mermories are still there , no one can take them away. Know that their beam of light from the heaven and stars will forever be with you in every way. Shining brightly on your pathway of life Through the foggy days , and the lonely nights You will see the light in a song you hear , in words of others, in special meaning phrases, in pictures, from others love the light will shine from above and the light house of memories will forever be…. Written by Glenda aka Prissysissy 04/11/2008 copyright © I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words at this time. You know how much we love all of you. Claudia always had a smile for everyone, a hug, and a I LOVE YOU, TOO.Tears as I write this for that was the last thing she said to me. Claudia will be so missed for she is loved by so many. This poem Wayne and Dale already knew I wrote with Claudia in mind. Love You All, Glenda”
“WAYNE,ANNA MAE,SHARON,CHUCK&FAMILY SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. GOD BLESS “
“Sharon & family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. Love, Gloria”
“TO ALL OF “CLAUDIA’S” FAMILY & SPECIAL FRIENDS~~~~ Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there; I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sun on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there; For I did not die!!”
“Sharon and family, I know how difficult the passing of your mother is to deal with. Please know that my thoughts and prayer are with you at this time. I had the great pleasure of speaking with your mother on the phone a number of times over the years and truly enjoyed speaking with her. She was a wonderful woman who will be great missed. God Bless”
“Sharon, Mark, Heather, Billy and Family, Words can’t begin to express our sincere condolences. We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers…”
“Sharon, Mark, Heather and Billy, I am very sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you.”
“Dear Sharon and family, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. There are so very many fond memories of the great times we had at your grandmothers store/bar. May your tears dry quickly and your heart never forget. Mary Lou “