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She was one of the kindest person I know. Paula I will miss you and I’m so sorry I wasn’t able to come to your celebration of life today.
Sheila Burnett
October 25, 2025 | St. Louis, MO | Friend


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She was one of the kindest person I know. Paula I will miss you and I’m so sorry I wasn’t able to come to your celebration of life today.
Sheila Burnett
October 25, 2025 | St. Louis, MO | Friend

We will miss you dearly, Paula.
With love to the entire Bell family from the entire Williams family.
Laurie Williams
October 25, 2025 | IL | Friend
Dear Wilson, Brian, and Carol Paula was a sweet friend, but most important, she was first, my Rockhill sister in Christ. I hold so many memories of us laughing together when our mothers would sit at your kitchen table and talk for hours. I am not saying goodbye to family, I am saying, "have fun on the golden shores and we will laugh together again one day." I love you all, Laurie
Dr. Laurie Williams
October 25, 2025 | Friend
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Paula who was a truly exceptional individual who graced our lives as a cherished colleague, invaluable mentor, and dear friend. Paula sense of humor, generosity, and positive attitude was a blessing to us all. I will always remember Paula's kindness and welcoming spirit when I went to St. Louis for work, she went above and beyond to ensure my smooth integration into the team. My heartfelt prayers for God's peace and comfort extend to her family during...
Marla Sawyer
October 24, 2025 | Benton, IL | Coworker
Paula was an amazing co-worker and friend. I worked extensively with Paula for many years in the USACE St. Louis District Project Management Branch. She was consistently positive, always helpful, and a solid dependable co-worker. If the work data and information was coming from Paula, I knew it was accurate, thorough, probably triple checked, and trusted. I appreciated her good humor and office comradery. She will be missed.
Brian Markert
October 23, 2025 | Work

Dear Family,
Words can't express the sadness and sorrow, I feel in the passing of your truly loved Paula.
I put the entire family in my prayers.
Prayers that GOD WILL GIVE YOU STRENGTH AND COMFORT.
PRAYERS, THAT EACH DAY WILL BE A LITTLE EASIER,BUT PAULA WILL LIVE FOREVER IN YOUR HEARTS.
THE RECENT PASSING OF YOUR MOTHER, IS STILL HARD FOR ME AND TO LEARN OF PAULA, IS MORE THAN I CAN BEAR.
MY HEART CONTINUES TO BREAK,but I KNOW...
Mrs.L.Maxine Williams
October 22, 2025 | Carbondale, IL | Friend
Paula was the best coworker at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. She would help with any questions. She was always smiling and a joy to work with. She helped me with my resume as I moved to Program Analyst position. We will miss her positive attitude dearly.
Cindy Wood
October 22, 2025 | Work
My sincere condolences to the entire Bell family, May you find comfort in your memories of your loved one,
Jacqueline Armstrong
October 20, 2025 | Chicago, IL | Friend

Your Light here on Earth shown so Bright! I am so thankful for every interaction we shared! Your mentorship was greatly appreciated and will be forever missed! I know you are now renewed and rejoicing above- cracking a joke every chance you get! Love ya dearly! Sending Prayers for God's strength and comfort to be with the family as they process such loss.
Chelsea Clover
October 20, 2025 | Eagan, MN | Coworker
Paula Louise Bell, aged 52, of Swansea, IL, passed away on October 6, 2025. Born on September 22, 1973, Paula lived a life filled with purpose, laughter, and love.A proud alumna of Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Paula earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees before...
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