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Official Obituary of

Dorothy Louise (Merkerson) Bell

November 11, 1946 ~ January 1, 2026 (age 79) 79 Years Old

Dorothy Bell Obituary

Dorothy Bell, age 79, of Birmingham, AL., departed this life on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. at Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church ( 2009 22nd Ave No). Burial will follow in New Grace Hill Cemetery. Public visitation will be on Friday, January 9, 2026 at the funeral home from 3:00 until 7:00 P.M.

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Services

Visitation

Friday
January 9, 2026
3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Grey-Bushelon Funeral Services
2512 29th Ave North
Birmingham, AL 35207

Celebration of Life

Saturday
January 10, 2026
12:00 PM
Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church
2009 22nd Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35234

Interment following funeral service

Saturday
January 10, 2026
New Grace Hill Cemetery