Mozella Bell

Mary Mozella Bell

Mozella passed Sunday evening, at Plains Regional Medical Center, embraced by the love of her family. She was born October 29, 1928 to Lea Albert and Lenora Wise in Estelline, TX where her father was a farm hand. After following the farm work to Turkey, Shallowater, and Lubbock TX over the next few years, Lea Albert eventually settled his family in Clovis after getting a job with the railroad.

Mozella met her wonderful husband, Charles Bell, in early February of 1957 while waiting on him at El Monterrey Mexican Restaurant. They were later married on July 8th of that year. Charles and Mozella purchased the Bella Vista Food Market in 1960 and operated it together until 1963 at which time they sold the market and opened the Capitol Foods Super Market in Farwell, TX. The name Capitol was chosen for the town in which they were located, as Farwell was the capitol of the old XIT Ranch. In 1966, Charles and Mozella purchased the Country Store located at Grand and Mitchell in Clovis and operated both grocery stores for ten years, eventually selling the Country Store in 1976. Mozella was an integral part of running their grocery business, serving as bookkeeper until 1999 when they eventually sold Capitol Foods to the Lowes Supermarket chain.

Mozella was a member of the Clovis Advent Christian Church where she volunteered in a number of roles over the years, including Vacation Bible School, Sunday school, church secretary, and Womens Home and Foreign Missions WHFM. Beloved by her brothers and sisters in Christ, Mozella was known for her hearty laugh which could easily be heard across the fellowship hall during church functions.

Charles and Mozella thoroughly enjoyed traveling and spending time with their family and friends. One of their favorite spots was in Ruidoso, NM where they owned a cabin and frequented the horse races. The Bells were well known for hosting weekend cookouts and swim parties for family and friends. Known as Grandmother to all, there wasnt a grandchild that went unspoiled while visiting her house.
Mozella was a true blessing to all who knew her, always in good spirits and demonstrating a true love of life. She will be dearly missed.

Mozella was preceded in death by her parents Lea Albert and Lenora Wise, her brother Roy D. Buck Wise, two sons Richard Moore and Kenneth Moore Jr, and one granddaughter Nicole Nikki Johnston Scott. Survivors include her husband Charles Charlie Bell of Clovis, sister Wanda Mae Fulfur of Huntsville, Arkansas, son Phillip Debbie Moore of Clovis, daughters Vana Bill Camp of Deaver, Wyoming, Dana David Johnston of Riverside California, Kay Clay Burch of Clovis, 12 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 2 greatgreat grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces.

Pallbearers include her grandsons, Kenneth Moore III, Clinton Moore, Stephen Willmon, Brandon Moore, Jeffrey Willmon and lifelong family friend Bobby Taylor. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. at Steed Todd Funeral in Clovis with graveside service to follow at the Texico Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in the form of a tithe to the Clovis Advent Christian Church located at 2101 E. 21st in Clovis.

Time is filled with swift transition,
Naught of earth unmoved can stand,
Build your hopes on things eternal,
Hold to Gods unchanging hand.

Service

Funeral

Steed Todd Chapel
800 E. Manana Blvd
Clovis, NM  88101
Friday, January 27, 2012
10:00 a.m.

Cemetery

Texico Cemetery
Texico, NM  88135

Memorial Contributions

2101 E 21st Street
Clovis, NM  88101