Kendra Diane Wingfield Bell

Kendra was the kind of person who liked to blend in and stay under the radar-quiet, stubborn, and quietly hilarious in her own way. She didn't have the easiest life, but you wouldn't have known it by the way she carried herself. No matter what came her way, she always found a way to laugh through it, and she worked harder than anyone we've ever known. She passed away on January 10th, 2025, but her positive energy is something we're all going to carry with us forever.

Mom was a worker-not in the fancy office kind of way, but in the kind of jobs that wear you down, jobs where you clock out sore and tired. Yet somehow, she stayed in shape all the way through life. We used to brag to everyone about her Gold's Gym membership. It was like, "Yeah, my mom can probably out-lift yours." And honestly, she probably could. That was her-quietly badass, no need to announce it.

But Mom wasn't just all work and no play. She loved music. If there was a beat, she was moving. She didn't need an invitation to dance; she just needed the right song. Whether she was cleaning the house or just hanging out, music was always there, and so was her signature little groove. Seeing her dance made you want to join in, whether you could keep up or not. Some of her favorite music included Joe Bonamassa, The Temptations, Chuck Brown, and local band Mod and the Rockers.

She also loved basketball and had a thing for the mystic-dragons, wizards, anything magical-always believing in something beyond the ordinary.

When she finally landed her dream job as an administrative assistant at McElroy Metals, we saw a happiness in her that was unmatched. She was proud, fulfilled, and truly content in a way that made all of us smile.

Family was complicated, but she loved us fiercely. Her grandmother, her parents, her brother, us kids, her cousins... her friend Donna-we all meant the world to her, even if she didn't always say it out loud. She wasn't the kind to get all mushy, but every now and then, she'd drop her guard, and those moments were pure magic. You knew she was proud, even if she didn't spell it out.

She leaves behind a geographically diverse family, who will forever hold on to the memories of her smile, laughter, strength, and love of a good tune. She'll be remembered in every quiet smile, every stubborn moment, and every time we hear one of the songs she loved so much.

If you knew Kendra, in honor of her, put on a song, have a laugh, and maybe even a little dance. That's what she'd want-for us to find joy in life, no matter how tough it gets.

There will be no service per her wishes, but if you want to pay your respects, a plaque will be placed on the family plot in Mt. Hebron Cemetery after a private family gathering in Tampa, Florida.

We love you, Mom. Always. Your kids...