Nannie Bell

Samuel

Steadily walking in the Lord, building the banner of truth, has marched our mother in Christ. Through turbulent waters, tribulations and unrest, she has kept the faith of the Father to lead

only where she too would go.

Nannie Bell (Fisher) Samuel was born on the 4th of May, 1925 to the late Orange Sr. and Elizabeth Fisher in Kershaw, South Carolina.  Nannie attended public school in Kershaw, South Carolina.

She accepted Christ at an early age.

In 1945, she married the love of her life the late  William Samuel, Jr. and to this union one child was born Annie Ruth Samuel. After much early committed church work in Kershaw, the family moved to Englewood, New Jersey.

She joined in answering her husband's ministry call in 1953 when he traveled back to his hometown to preach his trial sermon at the Sandhill Baptist Church in South Carolina.

Returning to Englewood  Reverend  Samuel was called to pastor at

Boston Road in the Bronx, After much deliberation and prayer, they felt a need to look for a home in New Jersey because the majority of members were from there. God blessed them to purchase the Seven Day of Adventist (now Mount Olive Baptist Church) at 181 Warren Street, Englewood. The church continued to grow,  and in 1972,  they decided to purchase the Christian Reform Church, which is now known as Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Englewood.

Sister Samuel lead a group of prayer warriors every Friday night at the church. She and her daughter Annie Ruth organized Choir #2, Calvary Specials and the William Samuel Ensemble. When Mother Samuel sang, she became a whole church-reaching way back and over yonder notes that only seasoned saints could fully understand.

Reverend Samuel and Nannie owned A restaurant in Englewood named S &T's in 1965 until 1980.  She was known for her "Sweet Potato Pies", wearing her high heel shoes and singing!

She was a member of Queen of Sheba Chapter #4 P.H.A. of Englewood, NJ.

Nannie is predeceased by her husband, the late Reverend William Samuel Jr,  and her daughter Annie Ruth Thompson.  Also four brothers, Orange Fisher Jr,  Aldo Fisher; Levi Fisher Sr, Lewis Fisher and six sisters: Sallie Cauthen; Jessie Fisher; Viola Belle; Elizabeth McManus; Doreather Perry; and Ollie Drakeford.

Nannie leaves to cherish her loving memory two Grandchildren Otis Thompson II and Anne Electa (Michael) Hyler-Cohen. Four great grandchildren William, Samuel, Ronald, Jr. and Messiah.  One great-great grand daughter Aleena.  One sister in law Leo Samuel of Kershaw, S.C.  and one goddaughter Tchanavia Hall,  and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, the Wm. Samuel Ensemble and friends