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Paula Louise Bell

Carbondale, Illinois

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DIED
October 6, 2025
LOCATION
Carbondale, Illinois
CHARITY
Shriners Hospitals for Children
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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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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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.

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...

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.

My sincere condolences to the entire Bell family, May you find comfort in your memories of your loved one,

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.

I love you. I will miss you until I see you again.

Growing up with Paula had a huge impact on my life. She was a dear friend and amazing person. We always enjoyed sharing the titles of books we had recently read. We were partners in having the longest reading lists over the summer in high school. I will miss her dearly at our reunions and will always have nothing but positive memories of the wonderful person Paula was. My condolences to her family and friends during this sad time