Obituaries
Tenele B. Bell
January 13, 2021
Tenele B. Bell, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on January 13th, 2021. She was born in Lancaster and was the daughter of Jami (Anderson) Work, wife of Michael, and Mark D. Bell, Sr., husband of Vicky.
She attended J. P. McCaskey High School. Tenele was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Tenele enjoyed cooking, baking, cats, and doing crafts with her nieces and nephews. She was an avid Philadelphia Eagles, Allen Iverson, and Tupac Shakur fan.
She is survived by three daughters, Janea Sills, Jaydyn Sills, Jaylin “Livi” Sills, all of Lancaster, boyfriend, Joseph “Jae” Haywood, and father to her three children, James Sills, a sister Tara Bell, of Lancaster, two brothers, Tyler Young, and Mark Bell, maternal grandmother, Jackie Brubaker, of Virginia Beach, paternal grandparents, Henry and Peggy Bell, nieces, Caylynn Peters, Tiandra Miller, Deonnah Jordan, nephews, Donovan Jordan, Grady Bell, great nephews, Arris Simms, Jr., Kahlen Randall, Micah Jordan, great nieces, Kyleigh Peters, Serenity Austin, and three best friends, Becki Hatzimichael, Mary Ellen Enterline, and Andrea Massaro and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Earl Brubaker, maternal grandfather Ralph Anderson, and maternal great grandmother, Katherine Brown.
A private viewing will take place at the discretion of the family followed by cremation at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Homes & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Tenele to help support her children at https://gofund.me/fd2f03e5
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Condolences to the Family
January 23, 2021
Dear Jaydyn and family, My most sincere sympathies to you at the death of your mother. I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you are in my thoughts and my prayers and I know each of you will come through this difficult time. May you find comfort in your memories and in one another. Much love, Nurse Jane (McCaskey)
January 21, 2021
Jami, Michael and family, This is so sad and untimely to lose Tenele so soon.She was the one who brought us back together again. My heart goes out to you all. 💙
Julie Herr
January 20, 2021
My prayers are with all of you at this time. God keep you in his care. I remember her so well as a little girl, and I’m sure she was a wonderful mother, aunt, friend. Jami and Mark my heart goes out to you at this time.
Donna Frailey
January 19, 2021
So sorry for the lose of your daughter Mark & Jami. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lori Wiechers-Blackwell
January 18, 2021
I was supposed to see you again and i will one day. I miss you n 💘 you so much. Whyd you have to go so soon babes? Don’t matter now. All that mattere is that your worth was and will always be undeniable. Your one in a million. 💘 always…Becky sanchez
January 18, 2021
Jami, My thoughta are with you. i am so very sorry to hear this news.
Casey Thomas
January 17, 2021
You always greeted everyone with a smile and a heart full of love.. You will always be remembered as a beautiful soul.. Rest Peacefully ❤️❤️
Michelle Rodriguez
January 17, 2021
Tyler, Tara, Staci
My heart goes out to you and the rest of your family. We are very sorry for your loss.
Tenele as I remember was always fun to be around. I will remember her beautiful smile.
May Her Memory Be Eternal
Dominic & Vaso
January 17, 2021
Sleep peacefully my beautiful sister! You’re heart no longer aches and your spirit is free! I will keep your memory alive until my very last breath!
#IamMySistersKeeper
🙏🏼👼🏼🕊🌸
January 17, 2021
Jami, my heart aches for you. Feb 6th will be 11 years since Shana’s passing. I picture her and Tenele doing cartwheels down Madison Ave. I have learned to focus on the happy memories. I hope you have many to comfort you.
Cheryl Kreider
January 17, 2021
My deepest condolences to you and your family praying you find some kind of peace and comfort in this trying time
Bianca Brown
January 17, 2021
Sending my deepest condolences, love, and prayers to her entire family.💜
Cynthia a Ruiz
January 17, 2021
Tenele I just wanted to say that the time iv’e known you, you were a great friend to me. There was not a day where we didnt talk and if we didnt it felt like weeks.Always worried about everyone.You made sure everyone was good. I look at you like my sister and now you are an Angel watching over everyone.You left a place in mine and my family’s hearts always and forever. Last words you said to me were Love you ! I love you too!! I miss you already!
Jessica Patel
January 16, 2021
We are saddened to hear the passing of Tenele. Hoping you find comfort, peace, and healing during this most difficult time. Love, Tammy and John Meshey
