Sharron Bell Obituary

Sharron Lea Bell

CHATHAM - Sharron Lea Bell, 73, of Chatham, died April 27, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was born October 8, 1937, in Springfield, to Harry Jay and Ida Ruth Gassner Smith, who preceded her in death. She married John S. Bell June 24, 1956. She was a member of Westside Christian Church, and was active in the TNT Sunday School Class and Broken Promises Ministry.

Before retiring, she worked in the infants department at Sears for 20 years, and at Franklin Life for 13 years. She also worked at the Department of Revenue, seasonally for several years after her retirement.

She enjoyed dining with friends at Springfield restaurants, and spending time with her family. Mrs. Bell was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by many.

Sharron is survived by her husband, John; daughter, Sherri (Tim) Talbert of Chatham; son, Capt. Kevin (Diane ) Bell, CFPD, Chatham; grandchildren, Jessica Talbert, Megan Snider, Scott (Brittney) Snider; sister, Sheila (Ed) Stade of Divernon; Nephew, Jeff Bentley; Nieces, Cindy Cody and Michelle Bentley; best friend since childhood, Jean Hopper of Petersburg and beloved cat, Quigley.

Visitation: Her family will greet friends from 4-7pm, Friday, April 29th, at Staab Polk Memorial Home, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham.

Funeral Ceremony: 10 am, Saturday, April 30th, at Staab Polk Memorial Home, Chatham with Gary Winkleman, officiating. Burial will follow at Chatham Memorial Cemetery.

Memorials in lieu of flowers: American Diabetes Association, 2501 Chatham Road, Springfield, IL 62704 and the Chatham Fire Protection District, 1 Fireman's Square, Chatham, Illinois 62629.

Staab Polk Memorial Home is serving the Bell family.

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Published by The State Journal-Register on Apr. 29, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Sharron Bell

9 Entries

Mr. & Mrs. Rich Krueger

May 2, 2011

Dear Buck and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you on your loss. Words are never enough but keep all your wonderful memories close to your heart. You have lots of people praying to support you through this hard time. We are so sorry for your loss; our deepest sympathy.

Carolyn Koehler Cowgur

April 30, 2011

Dear Jack, Sherri, Kevin and the rest of the family: I have many great memories of time spent with Sharron when the Ambassadors Quartet was singing together and we were your groupies. She was always a joy to be around and she was certainly a wonderful friend to me. She was so kind and sweet to everyone. She set an example that we all can live by. God bless her soul.

Amber Pena

April 30, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about your tremendous loss. I will always be eternally grateful for the care she took of my grandfather Don during his long illness. She was such a blessing to him! She was one of the most kind hearted people I have ever had the privilege of meeting. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.

Karen Kern

April 29, 2011

For my dear friend Buck: I was so sad to hear that Sharon has passed away. We had many a discussion about health insurance. She was always such a "Lady" to me. I cherished her wit and charm.
She will definitely be missed but I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to get to know her.

Take care of yourself my friend amd give a big hug to all your family from me.

Miss you my friend! Karen Kern
(some special friend called me K5 and it already stuck!

Carollyn DeLay

April 29, 2011

"Buck" and his wonderful family...Ii am so sad that Sharon passed away ...I am sure you are relishing the sweet memories you have together...at the same time the hole she will leave in your lives by her passing. Cherish all the sweet memories and know that you were her rock; and such a blessing for her to have shared her life with you. Miss you and will always cherish the memories of both of you.
Carolyn DeLay

Kevin Cory

April 29, 2011

Jack,

My condolences for your loss. I still remember Sharon coming in to the Heritage House to have lunch or dinner with you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cindy Lash

April 29, 2011

I was sorry to learn of Sharron's death; she was a good woman and I enjoyed our occasional encounters at West Side. My sympathy to John and the rest of the family and regret that I am out of town and not able to attend her funeral. God bless each one.

Patricia Krell, was Koch

April 29, 2011

Sorry to hear the news about Sharron. I'll always remember her happy smile and the way she treated everyone with love and concern.I taught her daughter and son at Laketown in the First Grade. Sharron was always there to help out when needed. May the family know that she is with the Lord and is watching over us daily. God Bless. Pat McGinnis, Krell, Koch.

Terry/Becky Henrikson

April 29, 2011

We have lost a good friend and sister in Christ. WD will be missed.

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