Keven Bell

Keven Bell obituary, Nashville, TN

Keven Bell

Keven Bell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 11, 2025.
Keven Ramon Bell, born on May 10, 1974, in Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on the morning of January 10, 2025. He was born at Meharry Hospital and lived a life marked by dedication to his family, career, and community.

Keven graduated from Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High School and went on to attend the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Following his education, he embarked on a successful career in healthcare, dedicating over two decades to Cigna, where he made a lasting impact through his work.

Keven is lovingly remembered by his parents, Ella Bell-Vannoy and Kenneth Ray Edmondson (Dorothy); his twin sister, Kristin Bell-Murin (Mark); sisters Yolanda Vannoy, Brittany Porter (Harry), and Shantale Edmondson; brothers Michael Vannoy Jr., Santonio Davis, and Kristopher Edmondson; and his cherished "life brothers," Lemeal Maddox III, William Crockett Jr., Danyell Martin, and Daryl Armstrong. He also leaves behind nieces Olevia Crockett, Katharine Murin, Deauna Reynolds, S'Ryah Davis, Lyssia Edmondson, Naraya Porter, and Madison Murray; nephews Jeffery Humphrey Jr. and Duryea Edmondson; stepson Adrian Corlew; two former spouses; and countless other family members and friends who will forever hold him in their hearts.

Keven's warmth and presence touched many lives. His memory will be a source of comfort to all who knew him.

Arrangements through Smith Funeral Directors. Visitation noon Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Dalewood United Methodist Church, 2300 Ridgecrest Drive, Nashville, TN 37216. Service to follow at 1 pm also at Dalewood.

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May 4, 2025

Penthea Rosenthal posted to the memorial.

January 21, 2025

Joanne Hersey posted to the memorial.

January 18, 2025

Rev. Robert & Gretchell Jordan posted to the memorial.

Penthea Rosenthal

May 4, 2025

I really miss the time we spent with each other. Happy Heavenly Birthday Keven Bell

Joanne Hersey

January 21, 2025

Our family is sending our condolences to his family and friends and I continue to pray for his family during this time of loss.

Rev. Robert & Gretchell Jordan

January 18, 2025

Sending condolences and prayers for God comfort, peace and love upon the family and friends.

Penthea Rosenthal

January 18, 2025

Sharon Dean

January 17, 2025

The family has my condolences.

Debbie Amato Butler

January 16, 2025

I worked with Kevin at Cigna. What a wonderful caring boss and friend. He always had a smile on his face.

Steve Edwards

January 14, 2025

I met Keven at Cigna in 2009. Ever since that day we have been close friends. We counseled each other through good times and bad times- he helped me tremendously when I needed it and I am forever grateful.

I´ll miss you, my friend. Until we meet again.

Lindsay Brown

January 13, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of Keven´s passing. He was not only a great manager but a kind soul. Prayers for all his friends and family.

Regina willerson

January 13, 2025

Keven was not only a manager to me but a friend a godly man who often supported me with prayers thru personal and health challenges We often talked about the Lord and prayed one for another thru his challenges .Such a kind and gentle soul.I always made him laugh hoping to somehow brighten his day as he did mine .He taught me yo push myself step out my anxiety and grow .He was my manager over 4 yrs at Cigna my day was saddened on that beautiful snowy day but I know even though my flesh bidy was hurting for his loss my spirit man knew Kevens assignment on earth was finished and now he is healed and enjoying the things of the Lords promises .My deepest condolences for his family and uplifting prayers he will always be missed and love his shoes will be hard to follow

Richard T.

January 12, 2025

I knew Keven through the most fraught time in any human's life: middle school. Then high school. Then later. Then in our forties. I have met few individuals that were consistently good, chill, decent, tough and no nonsense, but caring as all get out like Keven. Anyone who knew him, is enriched by his continuing presence in their life. Bless you, Keven. Rest in peace, and in power.

Melinda Butler

January 12, 2025

I would like to send my deepest condolences to Keven´s family.
Keven had been my manager at Cigna for the past 4 years. We all were devastated to learn of his passing on Friday. He was such a kind, gentle, caring man. I loved his devotion to the Lord and his caring disposition. Keven will be sadly missed and never forgotten! RIP Keven.

LaShawn Williams Johnson

January 12, 2025

You will be missed classmate . Royals forever

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