Mrs. Lucille Bell Avery passed away Thursday at her home. She was 88 years of age.

The daughter of the late William and Louvesta Liptrott Bell, Mrs. Avery was born in Pike County, AL. She was a member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church where she served faithfully with the Sanctuary Choir, and was a former Usher. Mrs. Avery was a Master Cosmetologist who was the owner of the Modernette Beauty Shop. In later years, managed the Playgirl Beauty Shop in the Wynnton Community.

She was proud Gold Star Wife whose husband, Cpl. Isaac J. Avery, preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by two children, William Bell and Bonnie Faye Ramirez; two brothers, Willie and L. J. Bell, and a sister, Bernice Thomas.

Surviving her departure with cherished memories, include: her son, Isaac C. Avery, Sr. (Tracy); nine grandchildren, William Bell, Jr. (Mary), Elisha Burgess (Rick), Krisieta Bell, Iyanna Washington (Derek), Brandon Bell, Tynika Landrum (Quan), Isaac C. Avery, Jr., Cameron Avery and Traymon Avery; a host of great grandchildren; a brother, Contimac Liptrott (Maria); two sisters, Shirley Bell and Violet Littleton; a daughter-in-law, Sylvia Bell; a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. The Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Avery will be held Friday, September 28, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church with Pastor David Stallion officiating. The interment will follow in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. Visitation is Today, 3 til 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to support the family with End of Life Services.