February 17 2019: GUERRA, Constance Amber Bell

Constance Amber Bell Guerra

Constance Amber Bell Guerra, 91, was peacefully called home to the Lord on February 14, 2019. A day that was fitting for a woman so full of love. She was born on October 17, 1927 in Ludlow, Massachusetts to Charlotte (Thalmedge) and Howard Wesley Bell. She was married to her devoted husband Serafim Lawrence Guerra for 74 years. Together they had eight children: Tony, Marvin (Marianne), Chuck, Larry, Connie, Melissa, Michelle (John) and Pamela (Gary). She was cherished by her 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Constance lived her life enjoying many things with the ones she loved. In her earlier years, Constance devoted her life to raising her children. She supported them throughout their years and was involved in their various activities including being a Den Mother and Cub Scout leader. She never missed a game or competition where she had the opportunity to cheer on her children. Constance spent her time serving as the Junior Girls Golf leader and played countless rounds with her ladies golf group. Her expertise in golf served her well as she even achieved a hole in one! Golf was not her only hobby. She also enjoyed playing bridge, horseback riding, and traveling the world. She was an avid reader who always followed the latest David Baldacci novels. Constance enjoyed learning different culinary techniques throughout her life. She participated in various international cooking classes and owned her own catering company. She spent many hours baking and cooking; teaching her children and grandchildren the way around the kitchen. Her particular expertise was in cooking Portuguese food for her husband. Family Sunday dinners were routine and very special. Constance was  always the queen of the annual family cookie queen contest during the holidays.  She also enjoyed many church activities including singing in the choir and participating in bible study. She served on the church council for many years as well as volunteering in the community to help underprivileged children. In her later years, she was an integral part of her daughter, Connie’s,  art business, international and domestic gift & collectible line.

Constance’s family and friends fondly remember her as a kind hearted, gentle, patient, compassionate, educated woman who loved life. Her deep blue eyes and sparkling smile filled any room she stepped into.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Jude’s Children’s Fund at http://events.stjude.org/constancebguerra

The Serafim L. Guerra Family kindly thanks you for prayers, thoughts and donations.

Graveside Service at Gate of Heaven Cemetery Chapel, 13801 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20906 on Friday, February 22, 2019 at 1:30 pm.