Jane Bessie Bell, 79, retired hairdresser, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025 at her home in Wichita, KS. Jane was born October 22, 1945 in Pratt, KS to the late Marion Bell and Dorothy (Black) (Williams) Mitchell. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Kay Trostle and Elizabeth Shoemaker; and her granddaughter, Aubrey. Survivors include her sons, Scott (Marisha) Clendening and Douglas Clendening; daughter, Cathy (Richard) Ramshaw; brothers, Charlie and David Williams; sisters, Jan Mains, Debbie Carpenter, and Dena Kerr; grandchildren, Scotty, Spencer, Madison, Kyle, Desiree, Mia, Issac, Ryan (Jennifer), Jackson, Cooper (Megan), Caden and 8 great-grandchildren. Jane will be greatly missed by her family and all that knew her.
A Family Graveside Service will be held at 1:30 pm, Friday, Oct 17, at Cairo Cemetery in Cairo, KS. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Services by Cozine Memorial Group-Broadway Mortuary.
1147 South Broadway, Wichita, KS 67211
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