7 February 1930 – 12 May 2023
7 February 1930 – 12 May 2023
BELL, Olive Jean; Passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, 12th May 2023. Aged 93. Dearly loved wife of the late Ervine. Much loved mother of Margarette and Ellis. Loved and adored Nana of John, Corrie, Steven, Matthew and Tyrone (Australia). Loved Great Nana to Asher and Aurora. Treasured sister of the late Joyce, Johnnie, Heather, Kenny and twin sister Hazel.
Much loved and adored sister to Gloria (Lee) and Lynn.
A dear sweet lady and downright good sort!
Will be dearly missed by all. The service for Olive will be held at the Shone and Shirley Chapel, 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson on Saturday, 20th May 2022 at 11am, followed by interment at Marsden Valley Cemetery. Messages and tributes can be sent to the Bell family c/- 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011 or can be left online at www.shoneandshirley.com/tributes.
Funeral service held at Shone & Shirley Funeral Directors
I had the pleasure of caring for Olive in Otumarama.A beautiful lady now at Rest.Will miss Olive so much.You were such a beautiful soul.x
Had the biggest heart always happy and smiling, will never forget waking up early in the mornings and climbing into bed with Nan for a hot cup of milo and biscuits listening to all the birds chirping. A lot of great memories. Love you Nan. Tyrone
A lifetime of memories , laughs and good times Nan. Thankyou for everything. My heart aches, but I will forever treasure the love and bond we shared. Rest in love and peace Nan. I love you always and forever Corrie
Ollie you have been in our families life for a long time. You meant alot to us. I was so sad to hear you have left us. Mum will be wanting a catch up and a cuppa when you meet again. Lovely Lady.
Nan, So thankful for all the precious memories, laughs, and good times. My heart aches, but I'm so glad for the lifetime full of love and bond we shared. Rest in love sweet lady. Forever missed, but so very treasured. Corrie xxx
Funeral service held at Shone & Shirley Funeral Directors

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