Bernice Eggleston-Bell,  born September 20, 1942 in West Virginia to James Monroe Eggleston and Gracie Lee Wade whom both preceded her in death.  The family relocated to Royal Oak Township, MI in 1945, where she attended George Washington Carver Elementary.  She gave her life to Christ at a young age, in the Mid 50's at 2nd Baptist Church of Ferndale, MI.  
In 1960, they moved to Detroit, MI where Bernice continued her education at Mumford High School and graduated in Jan. 1963.  She gave birth to her loving and nurturing son, James Michael Eggleston on Jan. 15, 1968. 
Bernice met her soulmate John Nathan Bell, they were united in marriage on Aug. 22, 1981.  He preceded her in death.  
Bernice was known for her fashionable attire and she had a love for beautiful hats and jewelry. She went on to model at events throughout Metro Detroit.  Bernice also had a desire to be a hairstylist and attended Virginia Farrell Cosmetology School, were she received a certificate of completion.  She was devoted to studying the Bible and completed Evangelist School.  She went on to do missions in different areas, such as prisons where she taught the works of the Lord to inmates.  
Bernice was a member of Detroit World Outreach for many years, she was very active in the church and also a member of Season Saints Choir.  She was employed at City Waste Management as a Secretary for many years until she retired.  Then took a part-time job at Pasteur Elementary School in Detroit, MI as a classroom Grandmother until 2018.  She truly enjoyed working with the kindergarten children and they always showered her with gifts.  
Bernice made her transition on April 6, 2020, she was preceded in death by her siblings; James Monroe (Gwendolyn) Eggleston Jr., Peggy Lee Tobias & Richard Paul Pullium.  She loved the Lord and shared the word with her family and friends.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and attending family reunions. Bernice participated in special events at the senior building where she resided, Evangelical Manor in Detroit, MI.  

Bernice leaves to cherish her memories,  James Michael Eggleston (Son).  Siblings;  Delores (Cornelius) Malone,  Beverly C. (Shurman) McGinnis & Sharon (James) Hardy.  A host of nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family and longtime friends.  

All people are called to wholeheartedly Love God and other people. (Mark 12:28-31)