Mrs. Martha Jo Bell, age 87, of Thomaston, died Monday, November 22, 2021, at her daughter's residence.

Mrs. Bell was born July 24, 1934, in Upson county to the late Harvey and Addie Dawson Sanders. She retired from the William Carter Company and was a member of East Thomaston Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents: husband, Carlos Bell; sister, Barbara Parker; and grandchild, Tyler Hoyal. Survivors are her daughters, Judy (Jim) Adler and Terrie Hoyal both of Thomaston; grandchildren, Robin Phillips (David Willis), Heather (Jonathan) Butts; and Jill (Bobby) Roberts; great-grandchildren, Kelsey Phillips, Trey (Hannah) Dunnahoo, Rachel Cato, Melissa Cato, Walker Butts, and Hannah Butts.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Upson Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, from 1:00 - 2:00 PM at Coggins Funeral Home.