BELL, MARY JO, Mrs. Mary Jo Bell of Cross City passed away Saturday, January 14, 2005 at the Haven Hospice of the Tri-Counties after a long illness. She was 61. Mrs. Bell worked for the Sun Bank for 18 years in Orlando, Florida retiring as a vice president. She then moved to Englewood, Florida where she worked as office manager of her husbands construction business. Originally from this area, she moved back in 2000. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her husband, Joe Bell of Cross City; son, Kevin Bell of Englewood, FL; brothers, Harry Wayne Mathis of Cross City and Andrew Elton Mathis of Englewood, FL and niece, Andria Lee Mathis of Englewood, FL. Funeral service will be held Monday, January 16, 2006 at 2PM at the First Baptist Church of Cross City with Rev. Mike Brown and Rev. Billy Robson officiating. Burial will follow at Butler Cemetery, Horseshoe Beach, Florida. A visitation will be held Sunday, January 15, 2006 between the hours of 5-7PM at the funeral home. Arrangements have been placed under the care of the RICK GOODING FUNERAL HOME, Cross City, Florida 352-498-5400.