Thelma “Mae” (Parker) Bell, 83, of Rochelle, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Rochelle United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Katherine Paisley, pastor officiating. Private burial will be at Oakwood Memorial Park in Ottawa. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa.
Mae was born on September 11, 1943 in Harold, FL to James and Lena (Davis) Parker. She married Howard Bell on April 25, 1964. Mae worked as a waitress for several Ottawa restaurants. She was a member of Rochelle United Methodist Church. Thelma loved reading, spending time with family, going on cruises, and trips to Florida.
She is survived by her two children, Terri Bell of Port Charlotte, FL and Traci Bell of Creston, IL; three grandchildren, Nicole, Cory (Ellen), and Jonathon Bell; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Nettie Brewton of Alabama.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Lena Parker; two daughters, Toni Bell and Hope Bell; and three sisters, Clara, Evelyn, and Jean. Memorials may be directed to Rochelle United Methodist Church. You may sign the online guestbook and share remembrances at www.MuellerFH.com. Mueller Funeral Home and Crematory 800 First Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-4433