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Betty Bell Obituary
Betty J. Bell, age 97, of Miamisburg, Ohio and formerly of Jefferson Township, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Bell; parents, Elmer and Clara Smith; sisters,Edith Casanova, Flora Schroll, her twin sister, Florence Gibby and Marie Hutchinson.
Betty is survived by her son Rodney Bell (Adrianne); grandson, Joshua Bell (Jaime); granddaughters, Nicole DeGroat (Brian), Megan Unthank (Jon) and many great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m. Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the Miami Valley Memory Gardens Chapel, 1639 E. Lytle- 5 Points Road, Centerville, Ohio 45458. The family will receive visitors at the chapel from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.andersonfunerals-franklin.com for the Bell family.
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Duane Cramer
March 31, 2023
So sorry for your loss Rodney and family. I remember growing up and riding my bicycle over to work on the farm. She was a great lady and somewhat a second mother to me. Great memories that I will cherish.
tia kinsey
March 27, 2023
Hi, i've known Rod for years as hes my go to guy for providing hay to my horses.He and I would always chat about how his mom was doing especially recently, I'd check in with him weekly. I'm so sorry for your loss, she was strong willed and so smart and witty. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones Miss Betty!
-Tia or T as Rod calls me
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