Charlotte Ann Bell
It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Charlotte Ann (nee Sabo) Bell, who left this earthly life peacefully in her sleep on Nov. 14, 2023, just shy of her 82nd birthday.
She was born on the 26th of December 1941 in Elyria, to Ernie and Elly Sabo. She and her three sisters, Sandy Zarzycki, Pam Horvath and Wanda Gerber, grew up in Newbury Township.
Charlotte moved to San Diego, Calif., in 1966 with her husband, Roger. They lived there until they retired and moved to Sun Lakes, Ariz., in 2006.
Charlotte was a woman of unwavering faith, a pillar of strength and inspiration to all who were fortunate enough to know her. Her commitment to her personal relationship with Jesus Christ was the guiding force in her life, and she exemplified the teachings of love, compassion and grace in all she did.
Her love for music blossomed from an early age. She displayed a remarkable talent for playing the organ and piano, and she dedicated this gift to the service of her church community.
Throughout her life, she shared her love of bible teaching along with her musical talents, uplifting the spirits of all she ministered, too. She taught the Ministry of Music course at Berean Bible College in San Diego along with many lady’s bible studies in San Diego and Arizona.
Charlotte’s devotion extended beyond the church walls; it permeated every aspect of her being.
She was a devoted wife to her husband, Roger, for 58 years, and together they built a home filled with love. Her legacy lives on in her four children: Dennis Bell, Charlene Murphy, Michael Bell and John Bell.
As a grandmother of seven and a great-grandmother of five, Charlotte’s nurturing spirit continued to touch the lives of generations. Her home was a haven for family gatherings, where she shared stories and created lasting memories. Her love knew no bounds, and her legacy will endure through the generations she leaves behind.
Charlotte’s impact on the lives she touched was immeasurable, and her absence leaves a void that cannot be filled. However, we find solace in the knowledge she has been called home to rest in the arms of her Savior, whom she loved so dearly.
A celebration of Charlotte’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Jan. 15, 2024, at Evident Life Church in Gilbert, Ariz.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the church’s music ministry in Charlotte’s memory.
May her soul rest in eternal peace and may the memories of her love and grace comfort us in the days ahead.
