Rebecca Bell Garland

Rebecca Bell Garland was born February 27, 1936 in Kenbridge, Virginia to Robert and Lucille Bell. She confessed her faith to Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was baptized at a very early age in life at Mayflower Baptist Church. Her education began and ended in Grammar School. Some of her occupational skills were Farming, Domestic work, cooking at the Greyhound Bus Station and The Commonwealth Tobacco Factory until her retirement. Rebecca earned the Mother of Mayflower title and kept it until the end.
Rebecca was married on March 26, 1955 to Thomas C. Garland this reunion two children were born. From childhood to adulthood Rebecca enjoyed farming, gossiping with her siblings, reading the bible and music especially gospel.
Rebecca affectionately called by her sibling "Beck"; her children Ma &"Becka Lou"; her grandchildren "Grandma & Granny"; and her great grandchildren "Big Mama" at her seasonal age of 84 completed her race on Wednesday, March 26, 2020 at 1:35 p.m. at the Heritage Hall, Blackstone, Virginia. Those loved ones who crossed the finishing line ahead of her were her husband, Thomas Garland; son, Calvin Garland, grandson, Corey (butterbean) Neal; Granddaughter Linda (Willie) Watkins; brothers, Willie, Thomas and Edward Bell; sister, Frances Rainey; and Best friend, Christine Gayles.
Her legacy lives on through the heart and soul of her children; Doris Neal, Edward (Patricia), Keith and Napoleon Garland and Kimberly Jennings; faithful sons-in-law; Charlie Neal and Michael Jennings; grandchildren; Latarsha, Demetri, Katwendria, Yolanda, Robert, Jasmine, Myk'kall, Sr.; great-grandchildren; Chris, Teyshaun, Bryanna, MyYonte', Karisma, Aniah, Taylor, Myk'kall, Jr., Eniyah, Janelle, Terrance, Jr., Jazelle, Kayden and RahMir; sisters; Christine Hardy and Susan Bell; sister-in-law; Dorothy Bell, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and a best friend, Diane Shaw.
Private Graveside Ceremony
Wednesday April 1, 2020 @ 11:00 A.M.
Mayflower Baptist Church, 3620 Snead Store Road, Kenbridge, Virginia 23944
Reverend Michael Brown, Pastor
Interment: Mayflower Baptist Church Cemetery