Alice Lucille Schell

Alice Lucille Schell, 98, of Jefferson City, Missouri, passed away on January 1, 2026. She was born on January 6, 1927, to the late Irvin Rolf and Josephine (Vriski) Rolf.
Alice graduated from Roosevelt High School and later attended Miss Hickey's Secretarial School in St. Louis. On August, 9, 1947, she married Donald Schell, who preceded her in death.
Alice dedicated many years of service working for the Office of Administration, the Legislature, the Office of Governor, and Mid-Missouri Legal Services, retiring in 1997.
She was a gifted and artistic soul who loved painting and creating, also an avid bridge player. Alice was deeply devoted to St. Joseph Cathedral, where she was an originating member beginning in 1960. She was also involved with many church organizations: Daughters of Isabella, Ladies Sodality as well as a member of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary. Don and Alice were also long time members of Meadow Lake Acres Country Club where she enjoyed ladies golf and their many club activities.
Alice gave generously of her time as a Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader, faithfully supporting her children's activities and events. She was known for her welcoming spirit and the warmth she extended to all who entered her home.
She is survived by her children: Joyce Elizabeth Amick (Dale), John Joseph Schell (Dena), Thomas Jerrold Schell (Leslie), Daniel Robert Schell, and Joan Marie Kramer; her daughter-in-law, Julia Schell; and her grandchildren: Jessica Schell, Jennifer Bryan, Jane Schell, Jodie Gilbert, Christopher Amick, John Amick, Matthew Amick, Brian Amick, Susie Schell-Schone, Adam Schell, Ellen Martello, Andrew Schell, Nicholas Schell, Preston Kramer, Thomas Kramer, and Joseph Kramer.
She was preceded in death by her son, James Schell; her parents; her sister, Elizabeth Daab; her brothers, Robert Rolf and Thomas Rolf; and her grandson, Michael Schell.
In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy maybe made in Alice's name to the St. Joseph Foundation or the Helias Foundation.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on January 9, 2026, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Fr. Stephen Jones as celebrant. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 W. Main St.; Jefferson City, MO 65109. (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com