Milede "Mo" Rowland-Bell

Rowland-Bell, Milede, “Mo”, age 76, formerly of Kettering, was welcomed into heaven by angels and surrounded by family on September 25, 2024. Born June 27, 1948 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton OH, to the late Mildred and Harold Albright. Milede graduated from Fairmont West High School in 1966. A professional Hair Stylist for 58 years and owner of Hair Headquarters. Milede obtained her Real Estate license in 1975 and met so many of her life long friends thru her line of work. Every friendship was a treasure to Milede. 

In 1978, she met Don Bell Sr. and welcomed, loved and cherished Don’s sons into her life. Milede married her longtime partner. Then in 1985, our gracious loving heavenly father blessed Milede and Don with their son, Mark. Milede’s life forever changed, and she was determined to the best mom to Mark. She truly was the best mom, friend, grandma, mother-n-law, daughter and granddaughter to her sweet grandma Edith. 

Milede was a member of Solid Rock Church for more than 25 years. She loved her church family and saw countless souls turn to follow Jesus. She served in several ministries: children’s ministry, Hope Over Heroin, Target Ministries, women’s ministry, the prayer team. She loved to pray with others, she continually witnessed the power of prayer changing lives and always rejoiced. Her relationship with Jesus help spread His love. She cherished all conversations and was always turning strangers into friendships. She always spread kindness and did not hesitate to meet and walk alongside others in their most vulnerable times. 

She loved Gatlinburg, being outdoors, hiking, reading, gardening, and fellowship with others. Milede LOVED and rescued animals and is survived by her sassy dog Bella. She loved the rodeo, going to concerts, she loved her place at Indian Lake. She loved taking day trips with friends and shopping at antique stores. Milede adored her friends Sue and Larry Darner. She was always amazed at the self-less acts of kindness and love. They were always there for Milede lending a hand in any situation day or night and through the good and difficult times. Milede had so many happy memories and fun times with Sue and Larry. She loved working at Mom’s restaurant in Franklin Ohio alongside her dear best friend, Hilda. She was Milede’s number one fan and loved her so much. Their relationship was a trinket of treasure, a special bond. Milede had so many friends at the restaurant who always prayed for her, reached out and visited her during her cancer journey. Milede had so many wonderful friends and Neighbors who wrapped their love around her during her cancer treatments and helped with so many things to ease Milede’s days. The family wants to recognize all of you ( the list is quite long) who graciously spent time uplifting and loving Milede. 

We will miss her true genuine love, phone calls and conversations. She may not be here but she is rallying in heaven for all of us and she is rejoicing in knowing she will be with you again. 

Milede is preceded in death by her parents, grandma Edith, husband Donald Bell Sr. She is survived by her sons Donnie, Doug (Rhonda) and Mark (Jessica). Jinnifer Crawford (Eric) an every moment faithful devoted daughter-n-law, Grandchildren: Sean, Jessica, Cassi, Jordan, Cameron, Kaley, Erica, Morgan and 13 great-grandchildren. 

Family would like to express our deepest appreciation to Kettering Hospital Cancer Care. for all the relentless efforts to heal Milede with a holistic approach. Thank you to every person who crossed paths with Milede. 

A visitation will be held from 1-3pm on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Routsong Funeral Home 2100 E. Stroop rd. Kettering, OH 45429, with a funeral service to follow. A livestream of the service will be available via Routsong’s YouTube channel. Family and friends will gather the following day, Monday, October, 7, 2024, from 10-11am at Routsong Kettering, for a final farewell before a graveside service being held at Woodland Cemetery Xenia. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Southbrook Christian Church and in the memo line c/o Cancer Hope.

 Cancer Hope c/o SouthBrook Christian Church 9092 Washington Church Road Miamisburg, OH 45342

https://www.southbrook.org/ministries/support/

or Sweep Away Cancer at www.sweepawaycancer.com or https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=H9EC2JSZV87HA .