Mrs. Willie Belle Taft
(September 28, 1948 - September 13, 2025)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home - Lower Richland Chapel, 9120 Garners Ferry Road, Hopkins, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Sunday, September 21, 2025 / 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: Zion Mill Creek Baptist Church, 97 Mill Creek Parkway, Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Monday, September 22, 2025 / 10:30 A.M.
Interment Location: 1:00 P.M. / Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, South Carolina
My condolence and prayers to the Taft family. Your mom was everyone mom On Fort Jackson and Frankfurt, Germany.
On behalf of the Smith and Hill family, we extend our deepest condolences on the passing of Mrs. Bell Taft.
To Yvette, AJ, and the rest of the family, our hearts grieve alongside you. Mrs. Taft was more than a grandmother—she was a source of love, strength, and wisdom whose presence shaped the lives around her in profound ways. Her memory will live on in the values she instilled, the love she gave, and the family she cherished so dearly.
To my son AJ, I want you to know how proud I am of the way you honor your grandmother’s legacy by carrying her spirit within you. May the lessons she taught you and the love she showed continue to guide you forward.
And the rest of this beautiful family please know that you are not alone in this season of grief. We stand with you, lifting you in prayer, asking God to comfort your hearts and strengthen you in the days ahead.
May the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your hearts and minds during this time.
With love and sympathy,
Pastor Eric L. Smith, Sr.
on behalf of the Smith and Hill family
To my best friend Evette & family, thank you for sharing your Mother/ Ma Bell with me & my husband Bill!! We loved her and enjoyed her company whenever she came to visit Yoir family!! We love and will miss her. Praying for you and your entire family during this difficult time 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️ love Lynn & Bill
Bell ,you were a big part of our lives in Germany and also after we returned
home. Our family has so many memories.
We met at Atterbury Baptist Church in
Germany, sang in the choir and traveled together while in Germany. Wonderful times.We laughed, we cried, and was able to experience so many wonderful times.
I will always remember those precious years. You will will always hold a special place in our heart.❤️
R.I.P. my friend. To the Taft Family, you have my condolences.
Heartfelt condolences to the Taft Family. Vette, David and Tricie your mother was a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart.
Hold onto God’s unchanging hand. Even though your mother is no longer present , she’s with you always.
With Love,
Tonya
To the Taft Family,
I was heartbroken to hear about the passing of your mother. Please accept my deepest condolences during this incredibly difficult time. She was an extraordinary person who touched the lives of so many, and her kindness and warmth will always be remembered.
I can only imagine the pain you are feeling right now. Remember that you are not alone; I am here for you, ready to support you in any way you need. Whether it’s sharing memories, lending an ear, or just sitting in silence together, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Hold tight to the cherished moments you shared with her. Those memories will forever be a source of comfort and strength.
With heartfelt sympathy
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Taft. I did not know her personally, but knew the dedication to her care by her daughter Latacha. It was clear that the matriarch of this family was very loved and will be missed dearly. The family will be in my prayers.
To Alberta and the family of Mrs. Willie Belle Taff,
Our hearts are filled with sorrow upon hearing the news about your loss. Today is both a sad day and a happy day, sad because of the loss that has occurred but happy because Ms. Willie has reached her final destination in life and is now united with our Lord and Savior. We pray that our Lord brings you and your family the much-needed comfort and peace during this sad time. Chiquita and the Boyles Family send our sincere condolences to you and your family
Sending our Deepest Sympathy & Condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.
Love y’all ❤️
I will miss you dearly sister in law. May God keep you in his arms.
My heartfelt condolences to the family and to my friend Vett stay strong and lean not to your own understanding let God direct your pass praying for you all in Jesus mighty name 🙏
Sending love and prayers during this difficult time! Belle was a dear friend and I will truly miss her.
Sending prayers and condolences to you and your family.
Sending prayers and condolences to the family 🙏
May you rest in peace, The family loves you but God loves you more.
I want to send my greatness condolences to your family at this difficult time…May the Lord be a pillar of peace, comfort, and understanding…
My sincere condolences to the Willie Belle Taft family. May she rest in Heaven.
Your presence will be missed but never forgotten.
To the Taft family. I am so sorry for your loss. Belle was a great person, we had some great times in Frankfurt Germany singing and traveling with the MLK choir. David if you need anything just let me know and I will be there. May God bless you and your family, and may He give you peace that surpasses all understanding. Be blessed my brother.
Please accept my sincere condolences and prayers for your family at this time
My heart certainly goes out to you all and your family as I share in your Grief for Peace to replace any Pains for your loss.
My Condolences To You.
May Our Faith Continue To Uphold Us All During This Difficult Time.
Trust In Jehovah The God of All Comfort 2 Cor.1:3.
Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences and prayers to the family and relatives and friends.
To Belle Family, it is with great sadness to hear that our sister in Christ has transitioned. Belle was such a sweet soul and classmate. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with all of you.
Blessings and Love ❤🙏🏼Barbara Robinson
To the family of Belle(Willie Belle) we extend our deepest sympathy, condolences and prayers to you. Belle was such a beautiful person.
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
Hopkins High Class of 1968
To the family of Belle Taft..you all have my heartfelt sympathy. Take your heavenly rest, your journey was long. May God keep his loving arms around you Belle Taft..Your ZMC Church family Angie
To Commissioner Anderson and Family,
On behalf of Executive Director Lewis and the Richland County Recreation Commission, we extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.