Patricia Diane Walker Bell, 70, of Newport News, VA, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at her home.

Born September 20, 1951 in Newport News, VA, she was the daughter of the late Susie Beatrice (Bea) Berger.

She leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Henry M. Bell; her only child, son, Derrick Bell (Kim) of Atlanta, GA; granddaughter, Kennedy Bell of Atlanta, GA; sister, Pamela Whitaker of Newport News, VA; brother, Michael Walker of Hampton, VA; aunt, Mildred Chapman of Newport News, VA; and a host of close relatives and friends.

Due to pending inclement weather the funeral service will be held 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 28, 2022 at O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her memory to the American Heart Association - Hampton Roads at 4669 South Blvd, #103, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 or online at https://www.heart.org/?form=donate.

O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.