Norma Elizabeth Bell, 59 of Mechanicsville, MD, formerly of Waldorf, MD, died on March 15, 2011 at her residence.

Born on August 29, 1951 in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of Helen Elizabeth McKinley Landis and the late William McCleery Landis.

Norma was a devoted homemaker for her twin daughters and husband. She also volunteered at the humane society in Waldorf for many years where she would work to raise money with yard sales. She was an animal lover, especially her cats "Baby" and "Buddy". Other enjoyments included cross stitching, making special keepsakes, meeting new people, spending time with her grandchildren and going to Neil Diamond concerts.

Survived by her husband of 39 years, James Elwood Bell, daughters, Heather and husband, Jonathan Wilt, Samantha and husband, David Bowling, brother, William Landis, two grandchildren, Nathaniel and Samuel Wilt, and many other friends and relatives.

She is predeceased by brothers, Robert and Richard Landis.

A Memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD from 10-12 p.m. where Services will follow at 12 p.m. with Pastor Floyd Duff officiating. Interment private.

Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD provided arrangements.

In lieu of flowers - donations in her name may be made to the following charities:
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer - Twin Power Team http://info.avonfoundation.org/site/TR/Walk/WashingtonDC?team_id=90183&pg=team&fr_id=2010
Hospice of St. Mary's http://www.hospiceofstmarys.org/hospice
Humane Society of Charles County http://www.humanesocietycc.org