January 20, 1929- May 16, 2016
A resident of Amite, Norma Jean Smith Bel passed away at 1:50 a.m. on Monday, May 16, 2016, at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. She was born January 20, 1929 in Roseland and was 87 years of age. She is survived by her sons, Dennis, Keith and Conrad Bel; daughters, Sherry Bel Soileau, Mary Kay Bel Misita and Lisa Bel Berthelot; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; sister, Henrietta McCoy and husband, Sonny; brother, Derwood Smith and wife, Carolyn and sister in law, Mamie Smith. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph H. Bel; parents, Chester and Venna Smith; grandson, Geoff Bel; great granddaughter, Joleigh Brooke Lynne Bel; brother, Charles H. Smith and sister, Velma S. Warren. Visitation will be at First Baptist Church of Amite from 9 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2016. Services conducted by Rev. Trey Waldrop and Rev. Mike Foster. Interment Amite Cemetery, Amite. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Amite Tangi Pines Nursing Center Patient Fund, 709 E. North Place, Amite, LA 70422. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.