Mrs. Julia Bell McBride passed away Monday at Columbus Hospice House at the age of 83.

A native of Lumpkin, GA. and the daughter of the late John Lyles and Josephine Henry Jones, Mrs. McBride had resided in Columbus most of her life and retired after 30 plus years from the Muscogee County School District's Dietary Program, her last tenure being at Forrest Road Elementary School. A very devout member of St. James CME Church, she was a member of the Ushers, Missionary, Seniors and Culinary Ministries, as well as the Choir.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest S. McBride, a son, Kirby Lee; and two brothers, Robert and John Henry, Jr.

Mrs. McBride leaves to cherish her memories; a son, Burnis (Sylvia) McBride; two daughters, Charlene McBride-Alford and Mary Porter; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; a special niece, Mary Tate; two devoted caregivers, Earlene Bulah-Lewis and Terry Luscious-Scott; a host of nieces, nephews, bonus children and friends.

The Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. McBride will be on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 12 PM at St. James CME Church with interment following at Green Acres Cemetery.

Visitation will take place Friday, February 18, 2022 beginning at 4:00 PM and ending at 6:00 PM.

The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to be selected to provide end of life services.