Pauline Henderson Bell

Pauline Henderson Bell, age 89, a longtime resident of Troy, Alabama, was called to eternal rest Monday, April 24, 2023. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Green Hills Funeral Home with Pastor Riley Lynch officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hills Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mrs. Bell was born in Cedarsville, Alabama, a quaint neighborhood just a stones-throw from the Fleetwood Community. She graduated as valedictorian of her Luverne High School class, made her way to Troy, and secured a bookkeeper’s position at F & M Bank. She was a friendly face in the financial community for many years, and later retired as a manager with Security Finance Company. Mrs. Bell was a valuable member of the Troy Women’s Club and Troy Garden Club.

Mrs. Bell was the image of a true Southern Lady, always with her best foot forward and full of charm. She had an affection for children, drawn to their happy and simple outlooks on life, and was most proud to be a grandmother and great-grandmother who they lovingly called Pauline.

Mrs. Bell is survived by her daughter, Lisa Boutwell (John Fredrick Newman); grandson, Lee Boutwell (Stephanie); great-grandchildren, Isabella LeAnn Boutwell and Colie Austin Boutwell; and brother, James Rudolph Henderson (Judy). She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Bell; and parents, Monroe and Nell Warren Henderson.

The family wishes to extend many heartfelt thanks to the staffs of Enterprise Health and Rehabilitation Center and Southern Care Hospice for their compassionate and attentive care. Friends and family can sign the guestbook online at www.greenhillsfuneralhome.net. The staff of Green Hills Funeral Home is honored to serve the Bell family.