Lady Diann B. Bell, 61, passed away on June 16, 2019 at the home. She was born April 10, 1958 to William and Eulah B. (Taylor) Copeland in Kansas City, Missouri. Diann was the youngest of four siblings: Theola Christanio, Emily Heard, and Margie Hindman.

Diann was reared in the fear of the Lord and professed her salvation at Jamison Temple at an early age. Throughout her early years she was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri School District, and graduated from Central High School in 1976. Upon graduation, Diann later attended the Kansas City Business College completing her professional certificate and working in many places including, being a paraprofessional for the Grandview School District.

Diann later met and married the love of her life, Pastor Clifford W. Bell, Sr. in 1977. To this union five children were born: Clifford Jr. (deceased), Eric Dwayne, Aaron Deshawn, Kenneth Edward, and their miracle child many years later, Thomas Bradford. Diann and Clifford attended Community Mission Baptist Church under Charles D. Bell, Sr. They were also under the leadership of Pastor Willie C. Vaughn, Sr. and Bishop Jack Vaughn at Evangelistic Center Church of God in Christ. In 1996, they later returned to what is now called, Community Praise Worship & World Outreach Center, when Clifford was called to pastor. Diann was the First Lady for seventeen years until the death of her husband, Pastor Clifford W. Bell, Sr.

Diann loved cooking and spending time with her family, especially her fourteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was a leader for many years of the Operations Family Feast during the Thanksgiving Holiday. Diann also served as a Sunday school teacher, a Deaconess, and was on the Usher Board. Diann later became an ordained minister. She had that special gift of planning weddings, funerals, and decorating the bulletin board at church.

Diann was preceded in death by both parents, her husband, three sisters, and her first born son. Left behind to cherish her memories are her four sons: Eric Bell of Kansas City, MO, Aaron Bell (Shaleece) of Kansas City, MO, Kenneth Bell (Doranda) of Independence, MO, and Thomas Bell of Kansas City, MO; fourteen grandchildren, one great grandchild and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, god-children, church family and friends.

Funeral services Saturday, June 22, 11:00 a.m. at Blue Hills Church of the Nazarene. Interment XII Gates Memorial Gardens. Visitation 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the church. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.