Jo Ellen Bell Mercer, 79, a Brownwood native daughter and proud member of the BHS Class of 1958, passed away December 18, 2018 at her home in McDonough, Georgia. A celebration of life service will be February 17, 2019 at First Baptist Church of Brownwood at 2 p.m., followed by a reception for friends and family in the fellowship hall of the church. Parker Funeral Home of Baird is in charge of arrangements.