Obituaries

Mattie B. Hull was born December 13, 1935 in Edison, Georgia to the late James E. and Dida Mansfield Bell. The third child born to the loving union. She was educated in the public schools of Charleston County and graduated from Bonds Wilson High School. Upon graduation, she matriculated at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She furthered her studies at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where she earned a Masters Degree in Sociology.

A lover of children and a watch dog for all humanity, Mattie worked a full and vibrant career with Children’s Service Incorporated State of Pennsylvania as a Social Worker, Supervisor and Director for over 48 years.

Her affiliations include Grand Household of Ruth #6805, Grand Order of Eastern Stars #93, and Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of America.

Mattie was a devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church for more than 60 years under the leadership of Rev. Emerson Talmadge and Dr. Garth Gittens. She served as a member of the Trustee Board for 35 years, member of the Hospitality Committee for more than 50 years in which 45 years, she served as President. Mattie enjoyed worship and served as President of the Pastor’s Special Events Ministry. She always took time for prayer and prayed joining in on the Friday Night Prayer Line and listening to Sunday Services.

Upon relocating to North Charleston, South Carolina and adhering to the Church’s Covenant, she united with Victory Missionary Baptist Church under the guidance of Rev. Clary L. Samuels where she was embraced with love and spiritual teaching.

On September 8, 2025, Mattie transitioned from this earthly life to eternal glory to join her parents, four sisters (Daisy B. Brockington, Bertha B. Felder, Eva M.B. Rush and Exsey V.I. Bell) and four brothers (France Bell, James E. Bell, Jr.; Gregory T. Bell, and France Avery Bell). She leaves to cherish her memory, two sisters: Dr. Katie B. Catalon and Mrs. L. Carmen B. Murph (Melvin); a sister-in-law, Mrs. Margaret V. Bell; nieces and nephews: Mrs. Regenia C. Guest (Johnny), Dr. James E. Brockington, Jr. (CDR USN Ret.–Wanda), Ms. Dida Nesmith, Mrs. Thuane B. Fielding (Mark), Mr. James E. Bell, III; Mr. Troy A. Bell (Trevis), Mr. Trojan L. Bell (Maryann), Mrs. Enid B. McClam (Carlton), Mr. Thurston H. Bell, Mr. Michael Bell, Mrs. Lindsey M. Washington (Eric), CDR Mansfield C. Murph USN, and Jasmine Bell; grandnieces and grandnephews, adopted daughter, Ms. Denise Royal, adopted niece, Ms. Barbara Ann Ricks Strand, Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) Trustees Family: Ms. Sally Adams, Mr. Mark Anthony, Ms. Renee Brown, Ms. Barbara Ann Ricks Strand and Ms. Debora Washington; and a host of other relatives and friends.

FORMAL VISITATION

Sunday, September 14, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Victory Missionary Baptist Church

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM, Victory Missionary Baptist Church

INTERMENT

Riverview Memorial Park