Georgia:  Elbert County:  Obituary of Mrs. Marcus A. Bell	
13 January 1933
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Obituary

The following obituary appeared in the 13 Jan 1933 
edition of the Elberton Star newspaper: 

"Mrs. Marcus A. Bell Buried at Elmhurst. 

"Mrs. Marcus A. Bell, 89 years old, native and lifelong
resident of Elbert county, county treasurer of Elbert 
county for the past four years, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Q. R. Thomas, in Bowman, Wednesday morning
about 7 o'clock, following an illness of several weeks.

"Mrs. Bell was laid to rest in Elmhurst cemetery in 
Elberton by the side of her late husband whom she 
succeeded as treasurer. The funeral services were 
conducted at the home in Bowman by Rev. R. E. Rutland, 
pastor of the Methodist church, assisted by Rev. A. W. 
Bussey, pastor of the Baptist church. 

"Mrs. Bell is survived by a son, Gordon Bell of Atlanta,
and a daughter, Mrs. Q. R. Thomas of Bowman, and a number
of grand children and well as a large family connection
throughout this section of the state." 

[Submitter's notes: Marcus A. Bell and Elizabeth N. Bell
were married on 28 Jun 1866 in Elbert Co.[

Submitted by: Chandler Eavenson