Edith Bell Obituary
Edith graduated from Harris High School. She married Robert "Bob" Bell at St. Paul's Evangelical Church in Petersburg on November 14, 1964. She worked for Franklin Life Insurance Company as a Secretary for 28 years before retiring. She enjoyed spending time with her entire family, but especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Edith is survived by her husband, Bob; her children, Bobbie (husband Eric) Deason of Petersburg, Jeffery (wife Jennifer) Bell of Petersburg, and Jeremy (wife Kayla) Bell of Warrior, Alabama; her grandchildren, Nathan (wife Janell), Jessica (husband Edward), Erin (husband Nick), Kacey, Hayden, Bretlyn (husband Mike), Gabrielle (husband Luke), Audiana (husband Noah), Kincaid, Kaybree, Kaislee, Novalee and Tatum; her great grandchildren, Adalie, Seth, Asher, Abrahm, Greyson, Gideon, Lee, Wesley and Delaney; and four of her siblings, William Kinney, Robert (wife Edna) Kinney, Emma (husband Kenny) Reimer and Catherine Ex.
Edith was preceded in death by her mother and father; and four of her siblings, Glen Brubaker, Ernest Kinney, James Kinney and Glenna Doyle.
Per Edith, there will be no funeral services held. Cremation rites were accorded by Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg.
Memorial contributions may be made to any charity of the donor's choice.
Please visit Edith's online obituary at hurleyfh.com where you are also invited to share your memories, stories and condolences with her family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Rusty Isaiah Downs
February 18, 2024
May Flights of Angels Sing Thee to Thy Rest. Amen.
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Karen Claussen
February 17, 2024
Bob, Bobbi and family,
Edith touched so many lives in the very best way. I´m grateful I got the chance to know her as a friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Sharon Bell
February 17, 2024
Bob & Family: I am so saddened to learn of Edie´s passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. May she rest in eternal peace.
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