~~Johnnie Kirksey-Bell passionately known as “Monet” made her transition on Saturday March 28, 2015 at the age of 77 at Aurora St. Luke’s Hospital. Johnnie was born in Atlanta, GA on October 28, 1937 to the union of the late Coty and Maydell Kirksey. She received her early education in Atlanta.
Johnnie was employed with Racine County as a Bailiff. She was a loving lady who enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. Johnnie enjoyed the simplicity of life and sharing God’s love with everyone. Additionally, Johnnie enjoyed reading, traveling, and playing cards. Watching the Family Feud and Wheel of Fortune; and sharing words of wisdom with the younger generation were also enjoyed by Johnnie. Her acts of kindness and love for others in the community were shown through community volunteerism at the Salvation Army, Love and Charity Mission, and Club Unity. She was also a loyal cook for the Sixth Street Neighborhood Annual Reunion/cookout for 12 years.
Johnnie leaves to cherish her precious memories children: Vickie Green of Racine, Ronald Bell and Juan Morgan of Atlanta, GA., Reggie Bell, Teresa (Ronnie) McMorris of Racine, Melisa Bell-Churchwell of Atlanta, GA., and Crystal Taylor of Jackson, TN.
Johnnie is further survived by siblings; Barbara McWhorter, of Racine, Jenell Hall and Sarah (Robert) Walker of Atlanta, GA., Jerome Kirksey of Racine, Bernice Warner of Texas, and Venery Morgan of Atlanta, GA. She is also survived by her loving and dear friend Donald Bostick, 22 grandchildren, 30 great-grand children and 3 great-great grand children.
Johnnie was preceded by her son, Rinaldo Bell; sisters, Lendora McClendon and Mary Judon, Brother, John Kirksey; grandsons, Tramaine Nigel Knox, Jalon Bell. Grand-daughter Anya Kitt, and great-grandson J’Keem Heziekah.
A celebration of her life was held on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at St.Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Racine, WI
JoAndria says
Rest peacefully MonĚŠt! You will be missed dearly!! Prayers to all the family!!
Verenia Liggins says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Bell/Kirksey families
Linda Joyce Chambliss and families says
Praying ♡ for the whole families of MS.JOHNNIE BELL. WILL MISS her AS MUCH.PRAYING GOD GIVE YOU ALL THE STRENGTH YOU WILL NEED to endure the days ahead MUCH LOVE FAMILIES ♡♡♡
Mary golden says
Johnnie will truly be missed so sorry for your lost I send my prayer and my Condolences to each of you.
Joanne Allen says
You will be missed! Prayers of peace to your family.
brenda wilson says
Condolences to all of the family
Bridgette A Tye says
Resting safe in God arm, Praying for the family, she is with you always and forever in spirit.
Cynthia Barker says
Sorry for your lost..May Good be with you and your family in your time of need.Praying for you’ll.
Denise simpson says
Evelyn Smith says
To the bell Family your mom spirit dewells inside of you always from my family to yours god bless you Teresa may he bless you with strenght, and peace.
Evelyn Smith says
God bless the Mc Morris and Bell family she is your Angel now RIP mrs Bell.
Evelyn Smith says
God bless the Mc Morris and Bell family she is your Angel now RIP mrs Bell.
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Yul Stephens says
May God Bless You In These Times Of Sorrow. Yul Stephens
Cecily Keys-Kelly says
T, I am so sad to hear of your loss. May God bless you and your family,