Dot Hall Bell

Dot Hall Bell, 72, of Nederland, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. A resident of the Nederland area for forty-five years, Dot was born in Port Arthur, Texas, on February 3, 1953, to Robert “Bob” Hall and Aline Hall.

Dot began her professional life serving patients as a dedicated dental hygienist in Mid-County. In her later years, she embraced her most cherished role—that of “Nana”—devoting her time, energy, and heart to her beloved grandchildren. She was also a faithful member of St. Charles who enjoyed serving the parish through her work with Faith Formation classes and as a Eucharistic minister.

Dot is survived by her children and grandchildren: her daughter, Jennifer Bell Epperly, and husband, Troy, of Austin; her sons, Clint Bell and wife, Lori, of Moss Bluff, Louisiana, and Cliff Bell and wife, Meredith, of Prosper. She leaves behind nine grandchildren— Ryan Bell and wife, Ashleigh, Kalynne Epperly, Dylan Bell, Hannah Epperly, Wilson Bell, Carter Bell, Peyton Bell, Campbell Epperly, and Brenley Bell. She is also survived by her sister, Elizabeth Burns, and husband, John, of Prosper, as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Aline Hall, three siblings, and her husband, Peter Bell.

A Rosary for Dot will be recited at 4:00 p.m., with a gathering of her family and friends to follow until 6:00 p.m., Friday, November 28, 2025, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12^th Street, Nederland. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 29, 2025, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 211 Hardy Avenue, Nederland. Her ennichment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.

In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that those who wish to express sympathy consider making a donation to St. Charles Borromeo Youth Ministry, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, American Cancer Society, MD Anderson Cancer Center, or a charity of one’s choice.