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Mary Bell Obituary
Mary Louise Bell, of Punxsutawney, entered eternal life on June 2 at the age of 99. Born March 10, 1922, in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of Florence and Walter Lloyd. She is reunited with husband, Blaine Bell, who preceded her in death. Right before he was shipped out for World War II, Blaine claims that she "chased" him to New Orleans even after he had telegraphed her "not to come." He always left out the part that said "because he might already be shipped out" from the story. However, he was there and they were married in New Orleans Evangelical Lutheran church on August 13, 1942.
Her Spirit is carried on by her five children James Bell (Sherri) of New Castle IN, Lee Bell (Marsha), Patricia Carl (Terry), John Bell (Janice), and Carol Skillington (Rick), 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren and three on the way, her sister-in-law Mary Ellen Sladden, and eight nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband Blaine, she was preceded in death by her brother William Lloyd, her sister Betty Bell, her brother-in-law Emory Bell, sister-in-law Joy States and her brother-in-law Sam States.
Mary Louise was active in the community. She gave in so many ways, whether helping an elderly neighbor, delivering Meals on Wheels, or serving God in various roles at St. Peter's United Church. She was Cub scout leader, girl scout leader, treasurer of Historical and genealogical society and was active in PTA, and AFS. She was recognized as Punxsutawney Woman of the Year in 1978.
She enjoyed knitting. All her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren cherish the Christmas stockings she handknitted. She was an avid gardener. Her flowers were her pride and joy. She also enjoyed people and socializing, whether playing bridge or 500-bid, attending Christian friends and Bible study, going to Irving Club, throwing New Year's Eve parties, or attending dances at the Country Club.
She had a wonderful smile that everyone noticed. Her life is about the joy she has brought to people, her inner beauty and strength, and the generosity she showed.
She will be interned at Circle Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Punxsutawney Historical and Genealogy Society, or St. Peter's United Church of Christ.
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Pauline Hallman
July 18, 2021
In loving memory of Mary Louise Bell. She was a lovely
person, a great bridge player who entertained us at her home. She will be greatly missed by the few of us remaining bridge players who remember her fondly. Most Sincerely, Pauline Hallman
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Pam Boyer
June 7, 2021
My condolences to all of Mary Louise’s family. She and my mother(Bette Wallwork) were good friends and great neighbors. My love and prayers to you all. Love, Pam Boyer
Nancy Stiver Laird
June 5, 2021
Mary Louise Lloyd Bell was certainly kind to my mother, Erna Stiver, for she continued to keep in touch with her through several notes, letters, and greeting cards during my mother's last years. Mary Louise was a faithful customer of Dick's Market in Elk Run where my mother worked from 1952 until 1983. My recently self-published book includes several of the messages written by Mary Louise. Her chatty references to church, the community, and the other folks employed at Dick's Market led me to include her greetings and memories of earlier times in my biography of Erna Stiver. I wish I had been able to give her a book before she passed. I left two copies in the Punxsutawney Library earlier this month.
I am 84 and remember the Lloyd family and especially members of the Bell family. Mary Ellen and Joy Bell were wonderful friends. Please relay my email to Mary Ellen so that she might get in touch with me. Also, I would like to send a copy of my book, ERNA, THE STORY OF A STRONG-MINDED WOMAN, to someone in the Mary Louise and Blaine Bell family so that they can read of the kindness and caring that their mother's words express. Her words conveyed thoughts about Erna's living to the age of102. I am so pleased that Mary Louise Bell had so many years to enjoy her family, her church, and her community.
Nancy Stiver Laird
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