Mary Ella Bell Zeno

Mary Ella Bell Zeno, peacefully passed away at her residence on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at the age of 87. She was a native of Woodville, MS and longtime resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Zeno, Sr. Loving mother of George McClain, Doris (Norman) Robinson, Clarence (Elaine) Zeno, Jr., Dama (Eric) Ainge, Gilbert Zeno, Eugene (Rose) Zeno, and Allen C. (Kymberli) Zeno. Grandmother of the late Gilbert "Tony" A. Zeno. Daughter of the late James "Jim" Bell and Ophelia Slain. Stepdaughter of Susie Atkins. Granddaughter of the late Louis (Harriet Gordon) Bell and George (Rebecca "Beckie") Martin Slain. Sister of Willie Beatrice Armstead and the late Lizzie Bell. Mother in law of Veronica Poole and the late Bernadine McClain, Gloria and Darlene Zeno. Sister in law of the late Harry Zeno, Gladys (Rev. Andrew) Johnson, Alma (Roosevelt) Jessie and Leola "Lola" Zeno. Devoted friend of Ruth J. Williams and family; also survived by 20 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandson and a host of other relatives and friends. Special thanks to Heart of Hospice for their care. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members, of New Zion Baptist Church, Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Truth and Fellowship Global Outreach Ministries of North Charleston, SC, Greater Commission Baptist Church of Houston ,TX, King David Worship Center and all neighboring churches; employees of Jefferson Parish Dept. of Streets, Boomtown Casino and Boeing of North Charleston, SC are invited to attend the Funeral Service at New Zion Baptist Church, 1131 Garden Rd., Marrero, LA on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 10:00am Pastor Austin Dennis, officiating Visitation will begin at 8:00am until service time at the above named church. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA