Obituary of Anita Bell

ANITA BELL Anita Bell was born on February 18th, 1955 at 1:55p.m. at Metropolitan Hospital in Manhattan, New York to Emma Bell who proceeds her in death. Anita was raised by her grandmother, Ardell Bell along with her brother Michael Bell in Charlotte, NC. When Anita was eighteen years old, she ventured to sunny California to begin her life as a new adult. Her brother Michael followed in his big sister’s footsteps when he turned eighteen and like the loving sister that she was, Anita welcomed him with open arms. Michael says that his sister “saved his life”. At the age of 27, Anita gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, Tameka Blessitt who was her pride, joy, and her best friend. It was just the two of them until Anita met Arnold in 1988 who stepped in and cared for Tameka as if she were his own. Anita and Arnold were together for 17 years and when they stepped out, they were always the life of the party. Anita and Arnold became grandparents when Tameka was 24 years old and even though they had gone their separate ways, they came together to support their daughter and welcomed their granddaughter, Skye Youngblood. Tameka lived with Anita after having Skye, and like the flawless mother she was, Anita did not leave her daughter’s side; she helped Tameka raise Skye until her last breath. Tameka always would joke that her mother was her actual “Baby Daddy”. In the year 2000, Anita began working for the Long Beach Hilton where she climbed the corporate ladder. Anita went from being a cook, to a front desk personnel, and finally a Reservation Agent/Coordinator where she would have retired on April 1st, 2021. Anita loved her job, and her coworkers became like family. Anita was the most selfless person that you would ever meet. Whether you were her friend, family, or Tameka’s friend, she was willing to hook you up with the best hotel rooms at the drop of a dime. Anita was our angel here on earth. She preached to Tameka and anyone that would listen the importance of loving versus hating. She would always tell her daughter that she can’t go to heaven with hate in her heart. Anita gave her last to her friends and family. She didn’t want to see anyone go without. Anita was loved by everyone, especially Tameka’s friends- she was their honorary “Mama” or “Auntie”. Anita’s sweet, fun, caring, kind and loving spirit will live on through her family, friends, and the memories we have all shared with her. Anita will never, ever be forgotten. Anita is survived by her daughter Tameka Blessitt, her granddaughter, Skye Youngblood, her brother Michael Bell and his sons, Ryan & Cameron Bell along with a host of family and friends.

Processional of Family Scripture Reading and Prayer Elder Eric Biggers Dance - “Heaven” by Beyonce Performed by Anita’s Granddaughter Skye Youngblood Taryn Sadler & Sanaa Musaddiq Obituary Reading Teona Williams Remarks (2 minutes please) Family and Friends Song Eulogy Elder Eric Biggers Slideshow Thank You Tameka Blessitt





You never said I’m leaving, Anita, You never said goodbye. You were a beautiful soul with a heart of gold for all the You were gone before I knew it, world to see. They say “Life is not measured by what you And only God knew why. have, it’s measured by what you give”. Anita would give A million timesI needed you, you all she had, because that is what life meant to her. A million times I cried. She lived a life of freedom, a life of no fear and no If love alone could have saved you, regrets. She made the most of the life that she was given You never would have died. with her countless generosity and love. She loved her In life I loved you dearly, family and all those that she embraced. She was a great In death I love you still. Mother, Aunt, Friend and a beautiful sister. The world In my heart you hold a place, lost another angel when they lost you. God has smiled That no one could ever fill. upon you and given you the gift of eternal life. I love you It broke my heart to lose you, and will miss you dearly. My life was simply netter, But you didn’t go alone. because you were here with me. Always snd forever, you For part of me went with you, will be a part of me. You were my greatest love of all. The day God took you home. Your brother, Granny, I miss you so much. You were gone before I knew it. I know Michael that you tried so hard to stay here in my presents, but God saw things I didn’t see and wanted you home. I’m happy to know To my Sister-in-law you’re not struggling anymore, although it still hurts. I love you! I thank you for the love that you gave to me when you May you rest in Heaven. embraced me into your family. I am grateful that my Love, children had you as their Auntie. I was blessed to have you as the ‘Matriarch’ for guidance and wisdom when I need it. Skye You helped me when I became a new mother, you gave us a home when we needed one, and most of all you kept us Anita, together as a family. I can’t ever repay you for what you I never imagined that I would be sitting here today writing have given, but in your honor, I will do my best to live and these last words to you. You have been my friend, and my love as you would want us to. sister, for over 30 years. I have always admired your Love Always, strength, generosity, and nurturing nature. You have been a Your Sister-in-law positive beacon and light in my life, and I know many others can relate. I remember when you first moved to Kim Long Beach and we went out to eat at Yard House, they had just opened, we sat there talking and drinking, Auntie, overlooking the water having a good time. This was just I’ll never forget the times we had coming to your house on one of the many memories we had together. From you the holidays and spending time together. You were always taking me to my first reggae festival, first trip to Vegas, so happy to see us. I’ll never forget the little talks we had shopping trips and everything in between, down to our when I would come over. Whether they were five minutes very last memory, we watched movies and talked until you or over an hour, we’d still have lots of laughs throughout. were ready for bed. I am glad I can look back now on the Things without you will never be the same but my love for times we shared together and know I had a genuine friend you will never change. Thank you for. Loving me auntie in you. Until I see you again my friend, ill be jamming to and being the best auntie you could be. I could’ve never Sade in your memory. Rest in eternal peace. asked for anything more. Love, Love, Tina Ryan

Auntie, I’m going to miss you. You always knew how to crack me up without even trying. You made the best food… Your love and happiness around others spiraled everyone else to be even happier. I’ve always enjoyed your company and being inside your apartment and that same beautiful, warmth feeling I always had when coming over. Now you’re resting in a peaceful place that’s filled with that same beauty and warmth that you gave us. I love you, Cameron Girlfriend, girlfriend. There are not enough words to explain our friendship, our sisterhood, our bond, No words can describe what we had. Our trips, our parties, our talks. Our ups, our downs, our laughs, our tears, our highs and our lows. I am going to miss all of it but I know you are out of pain. Anita, all I can say is you were, you are and you will always be my best friend. Love, Cookie Mommy On March 22nd, 2021 my life changed dramatically. I feel so empty inside without you. Mommy there are no amount of words that can express how much I love and appreciate you. You were an AMAZING mother and I feel blessed that God allowed me to experience you! Your love has never fallen short. You loved me with everything in you and you always made sure I knew it! Mommy I miss hearing your voice, I miss your laugh, I miss you calling me 3 times a day to tell me about something you bought when you were out shopping with Auntie Cookie or just to talk to me. Mommy this one is hard but I promise to do my best to continue to make you proud. Mommy you’re the strongest person that I know and I have always admired your strength. I pray that my strength is as strong as yours because God knows I’ll need it to live my life without you being here. I miss you so much mommy but I know you will always be by my side. Please watch over me and Skye and come visit us in our dreams. Love always and forever, Tameka









ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The family of Anita Bell would like to express sincere thanks and gratitude for the acts of kindness and love extended during our time of sorrow. Please continue to keep us in your prayers and may God bless each and every one of you. Obituaries by Mack Enterprises Unlimited 323.789.6224