Cheryl Francis Wilbanks Bell
September 1, 1963 - January 22, 2021
Cheryl Francis Wilbanks Bell passed away Friday the 22nd of January 2021, after a 42 year battle with type 1 diabetes. Cheryl is preceded in death by her father Billy John Wilbanks and her mother Ruth Carlisle Wilbanks. Cheryl is survived by her husband James Fletcher Bell, daughter Kellie Diane Bell Etheredge (A.J.), sister Anita Meyers (James) nephew Joshua Meyers, sister Beth Marlin (Greg) and nephew Alex H Mulrooney. Cheryl's life was a continual struggle with diabetes since the age of 15 including multiple complications it brings. Through all the life threatening challenges, she continued to have her silly, funny outlook. She always forged ahead with no great declarations or grand statements, she simply continued life ready to fight the next battle. Cheryl's life is a testament and demonstration of perseverance, and will to live the one life we are all given. Services for Cheryl will be at Jefferson Memorial Funeral home 1591 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35235, Thursday the 28th at 11:00 a.m. There will be Graveside services only, to allow for social distancing.
Cheryl Francis Wilbanks Bell passed away Friday the 22nd of January 2021, after a 42 year battle with type 1 diabetes. Cheryl is preceded in death by her father Billy John Wilbanks and her mother Ruth Carlisle Wilbanks. Cheryl is survived... View Obituary & Service Information