Bella Amina "Bella Boo" Nichols, of Rockford departed this earthly life April 1, 2026. She was born September 2, 2012 in Huntsville, Alabama the daughter of Rebecca Malone and Sergio Nichols. Bella lived most of her life in Rockford. She was a member of Soar Assembly and St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, serving with the Children's Ministry, Youth Choir, and Praise Dance Team, as an Greeter and every where she could, being the pastors daughter.  Bella was a Girl Scout,  an assistant at Cleta's Stay and Sew, Rockford Area Arts Council, Smarty Pants Art Studio, Soul Dance Connection Studio. Bella was a National Author publishing the book Youniquely Made. She served in many ways at the Soar Awards, with the sign in crew and as a presenter. Bella was know for creating a Jersey Design for the Rockford Ice Hogs team. She was a clothing designer and emotional support notebook designer.  Bella organized a bows and headphone drive, to give to children that were in the hospital. She attended the 7th grade at Maria Montessori School, participating in Math Club and Cheer, Band and with the Robotics Team. This year Bella campaigned to be on the student council.  She was a dynamic public speaker since the age of 4 years old, doing commercials and interviews; the camera always seem to find her.

Bella leaves to cherish her short visit here, her parents, Rebecca (Justin) Francis and Sergio Nichols; six sisters, Dejia Nichols, Rechany Nichols, Avery Nichols, Lailah Nichols, Bryelle Francis and Blair Francis; and brother, Britian Nichols; maternal grandparents, Rev. Louis (Sharon) Malone; Michelle Francis and Duntai (Kim) Mathews; and Omer Francis, III; paternal grandparents, Bobbi Jo (Earl) Williams and Noble ( Zuri ) Nichols II.; maternal great grandmother, Ella Walker; uncles, Troy (Dr. Angelique) Malone, Andre Malone, Sidney (RaShawnda) Malone, Noble Nichols III, Baron Byrd Jr., Damion Nichols and Corey Knuckles; aunts, Shereka Knuckles, Joyous Mathews and Shataivia Shaw; special aunts, Yvonne Sherrill and Ayanna Hanserd; special cousin who was raised like an uncle, Sidney Malone, Jr; a host of other relatives and special friends and church family including her god parents, Celei Woods and Ebony Brown. She was predeceased by her maternal great grandfathers, Nathaniel Walker and Douglas Malone.

In the 13 years of Bella's life she has been a true miracle and inspiration, to so many people, young and old, near and far, known and unknow.

A Celebration of life will 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2026 at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church 2919 19th Street. Burial in Willwood Burial Park. Visitation will be held 8:00 a.m. until the time of service.