Celebrating the life of
Marian Pickren Bell
February 04, 1924 - April 04, 2011
Marian Pickren Bell, died April 4, 2011 surrounded by her family. She was born in Jacksonville, FL and grew up in Folkston, GA where she was educated in the Charlton County Schools. She came to Savannah as a young bride, and lived there the remainder of her life. She was a member of Skidaway Island United Methodist Church. She was a former member of The Landings Club. An avid gardener, she was a former member of The Woodland Garden Club and Ikebana International. She was preceded in death by her father, Verne Johnson Pickren and her mother, Marion Mills Evans.
Surviving are her daughter, Sandra Bell Shipp and her husband, Bob of Savannah; her grandson, Ruskin R. Shipp of Macon; her sister, Jean Pickren Harrison and her husband, Kenneth of St. Mary's; and her brother, Sam L. Pickren of Folkston; and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be private with Inurnment at Skidaway Island United Methodist Church Memorial Gardens.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's Research Fund, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Keep the Faith, Sandi. You will continue to have great memories of your Mom and these will sustain you. Evelyn and I want to express our condolences, and look forward to seeing you in Highlands.
- Jack and Evelyn Miller, Pinecrest, FL
I am sorry to learn about your mom. I remember meeting her years ago. I was impressed with her zest for life. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Celia Graves, Bogart, GA
We were saddened to hear of your mother's passing. We have special memories of her and know that you and the entire family have so many special memories to draw upon during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Susan & Tom
- Susan & Tom Pickren, Decatur, GA
Dear Sandi, Bob and Ruskin, Please know that our thoughts are with you at this difficult time but we are comforted with the knowledge that Mrs. Bell is at peace. May the happy memories of the past help to heal and comfort you. With much love, Anita and Herb
- Anita and Herb Greenwald, Macon, GA
Dear Sandi, Bob and Ruskin, Please know that our thoughts are with you at this difficult time but we are comforted with the knowledge that Mrs. Bell is at peace. May the happy memories of the past help to heal and comfort you. With much love, Anita and Herb
- Anita and Herb Greenwald, Macon, GA
Dear Sandy and Bob, Gladys and I are very saddened to hear of Marion's passing. We were lovingly reminiscing about our friendship with Marion. Although the last years were difficult, we pray that you will both find peace and rest in the Lord. Love from Gladys Greve and Camille Hebert
- Camille & Gladys, , GA
Dear Sandy, I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Marion. She was always so special to me, especially when I was living in Savannah. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
- Carolyn Mizell Chapman, Thomson, GA
Dear Sandy and Bob, We were so sorry to hear of Marian's death. Annette Pickren and George Chamberlin send their love and prayers. Annette immediately commented that Marian was such a beauty. She was beautiful on the inside, too.
- Rubyedora Sullivan, Gainesville, FL
Sandi & Bob........ So sorry to hear of your loss. Know that our thoughts are with you. Bud & Beverly Pittman
- Marc & Beverly Pittman, Nashville, TN
Mrs. Bell was one of the sweetest people I know. I enjoyed her stories of childhood, gardening, and her cat 'Kitty Girl.' And most of all, her smile. She will be missed. My family and I send our love and sympathy. May God bless you in your time of need.
- Vanessa Gant, , GA
Sandi, Thankfully your mother is at peace now. She was a very elegant lady. Take care of yourselves. I will be thinking of you. Love, Libby
- Libby Bernard, Orinda, CA
Sandi and Bob, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With Love, Alison and Joe
- Alison and Joe Moyer, , GA
Sandi,Bob & Ruskin I am deeply sorry to hear about Marion.She was a wonderful person and she we be missed.I was lucky to have enjoyed her company for most of my life!A great woman.My family will miss her.
- Joey Costa, savannah, GA
Sandi...So sorry for your loss! Trisha and I have you in our prayers and please know we care. God bless you!
- Jackson Barrett, Savannah, GA
Keep the Faith, Sandi. You will continue to have great memories of your Mom and these will sustain you. Evelyn and I want to express our condolences, and look forward to seeing you in Highlands.
- Jack and Evelyn Miller, Pinecrest, FL
I am sorry to learn about your mom. I remember meeting her years ago. I was impressed with her zest for life. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Celia Graves, Bogart, GA
We were saddened to hear of your mother's passing. We have special memories of her and know that you and the entire family have so many special memories to draw upon during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Susan & Tom
- Susan & Tom Pickren, Decatur, GA
Dear Sandi, Bob and Ruskin, Please know that our thoughts are with you at this difficult time but we are comforted with the knowledge that Mrs. Bell is at peace. May the happy memories of the past help to heal and comfort you. With much love, Anita and Herb
- Anita and Herb Greenwald, Macon, GA
Dear Sandi, Bob and Ruskin, Please know that our thoughts are with you at this difficult time but we are comforted with the knowledge that Mrs. Bell is at peace. May the happy memories of the past help to heal and comfort you. With much love, Anita and Herb
- Anita and Herb Greenwald, Macon, GA
Dear Sandy and Bob, Gladys and I are very saddened to hear of Marion's passing. We were lovingly reminiscing about our friendship with Marion. Although the last years were difficult, we pray that you will both find peace and rest in the Lord. Love from Gladys Greve and Camille Hebert
- Camille & Gladys, , GA
Dear Sandy, I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Marion. She was always so special to me, especially when I was living in Savannah. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
- Carolyn Mizell Chapman, Thomson, GA
Dear Sandy and Bob, We were so sorry to hear of Marian's death. Annette Pickren and George Chamberlin send their love and prayers. Annette immediately commented that Marian was such a beauty. She was beautiful on the inside, too.
- Rubyedora Sullivan, Gainesville, FL
Sandi & Bob........ So sorry to hear of your loss. Know that our thoughts are with you. Bud & Beverly Pittman
- Marc & Beverly Pittman, Nashville, TN
Mrs. Bell was one of the sweetest people I know. I enjoyed her stories of childhood, gardening, and her cat 'Kitty Girl.' And most of all, her smile. She will be missed. My family and I send our love and sympathy. May God bless you in your time of need.
- Vanessa Gant, , GA
Sandi, Thankfully your mother is at peace now. She was a very elegant lady. Take care of yourselves. I will be thinking of you. Love, Libby
- Libby Bernard, Orinda, CA
Sandi and Bob, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With Love, Alison and Joe
- Alison and Joe Moyer, , GA
Sandi,Bob & Ruskin I am deeply sorry to hear about Marion.She was a wonderful person and she we be missed.I was lucky to have enjoyed her company for most of my life!A great woman.My family will miss her.
- Joey Costa, savannah, GA
Sandi...So sorry for your loss! Trisha and I have you in our prayers and please know we care. God bless you!
- Jackson Barrett, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
