Virginia "Ginger" C. Bell
November 06, 2017
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Ginger Bell, 73 passed away peacefully Monday, November 6, 2017, in her home surrounded by her family.
Ginger was born December 16, 1943 in Des Moines, Iowa, The daughter of Virgil and Vera Johnson. She was a member of Union Park Grace Fellowship Church. Ginger was a stay at home mother for eleven years actively involved in PTA, Girl Scouts and being a homeroom mother. She then returned to the workforce working for Target, Iowa Department of Revenue and retired after working 28 years at the Iowa Lottery. Towards the end of her career, she worked part time as an activities assistant for CLC Nursing Home. She found this to be very rewarding interacting with the residents and sharing her love for the Lord. She enjoyed traveling especially to the beach, scrapbooking, dancing and cars. She was also a talented vocalist who loved singing in her church’s choir and was a member of the Foundation Singers.
Ginger is survived by her daughters, Kelly Hamilton and Kimberly (Michael) Wulf; grandchildren, Dustin, Preston, and Austin Hamilton, Vincent and Trinity Wulf; great-grandson, Samuel Hamilton; siblings, Charles Johnson, Jim Johnson, and Marjorie Crees; best friend, Linda Payton; and many other extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Vera Johnson, and her husband, Robert “Bob” L. Bell.
Ginger was dedicated to serving the Lord, her family, friends, and work.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, November 12, 2017, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 13, 2017, at Union Park Grace Fellowship Church, 832 Grandview Ave, Des Moines. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Union Park Grace Fellowship Church in loving memory of Ginger.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Mike West
07/12/2019
I was laying here and thinking about our times together at Iowa Lottery. I search online today to see she passed away. She was a kind person loved working with here. God Bless.
shelby spiers
11/14/2017
Ginger was a long time neighbor and a wonderful lady. I have good memories of the Bell family.
There will be a sadness looking over at her house knowing she is gone.
Judy Kaster
11/12/2017
Ginger was a lovely person. We had many great times at the church in Union Park and as neighbors in Highland Park. Our family sends our prayers to her family and friends.
Cindy Dicks
11/11/2017
I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Ingram
11/10/2017
Ginger was one of the sweetest ladies I ever met. Condolences to her family and friends.
David Smith
11/10/2017
Worked with Ginger at lottery.
Ginger was a nice Lady
Tina payton
11/10/2017
Ginger will forever be like my third mother. A blessing beyond words. A grandmother to my children who shared a special bond; a wonderful confidante and inspiration during tough times. The courage she had throughout her battle with cancer was a true testimony of her strong faith and love for our Lord Jesus. The devil did not win this fight. SHE WON HER CROWN. I love you Ginger. I will sing with you again someday.
Cindy Lane
11/08/2017
I was one of the fortunate people that got to work with Ginger at the Lottery. She was so special. I have never met a more unselfish person. Comforted to know that she is home with her heavenly Father.
Bekay Fields
11/08/2017
I worked with Ginger for many years. She is one of the nicest people you could ever know. She will be missed dearly. To Ginger's family - you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Deana Connelly
11/08/2017
Deepest sympathies to everyone in Ginger's passing, she was a dearly loved person and will be very missed. She was a dear friend to me and like a sister.