Arlene Anne Bell

Arlene Anne (Bales) Bell

Arlene Anne (Bales) Bell passed on May 17, 2021. One of Arlene's many talents and passions was quilting. Those pieces of her quilts paralleled her life.

The early piece was when her life began on November 21, 1933 in Oakdale, California to Russ and Virginia Bales. She had a loving and happy childhood in Oakdale. Arlene graduated from Oakdale High in 1951. She was married to Bill Bell for 51 years. They had three children. Cathy, Richard, and Roddy. Arlene worked as a civilian clerk for the city of Reno for 25 plus years. She especially loved her retirement years.

Another beautiful piece was her family. She is survived by her children Richard and Roddy Bell; her grandchildren Kerry and Katie Humphries, Jamie Aeilts, Lori Carter, Billy Bell, Dennis Strickland; great-grandchildren Tifini Humphries, Eric Neal, Gavin and Riley Aeilts, Andrew, Eathan, Kyelyn Carter, and Nicole Strickland; great-great-grandchild Jase Humphries, who she adored; other family members and many good friends. Arlene was preceded in death by her husband Bill Bell, daughter Cathy Humphries, her parents and her sister Caroline.

And yet still another piece of her quilt were her many friends. She will be remembered for her fierce loyalty and her willingness to always lend a hand to anyone in need. Arlene was loving, caring, understanding, and a devoted friend. She enjoyed sharing her crafts, preserves, baked goodies and her handiwork. She was passionate about traveling, food, and trips to her cabin in Graeagle.

A piece we cannot forget was her oversized generous heart. She donated to many charities in the area and worth while causes around the world. Arlene was always giving...especially to children and animals.

Her life, like many of the beautiful quilts she made, was composed of many intricate pieces. Her family and her many friends are what she cherished most in her 87 years. The quilt, a memory of her life, is complete.

It's hard to forget someone who gave us so much to remember," Sujish Kandampully.

Donations in Arlene's name can be made to the Nevada Humane Society, 2825 Longley Lane B, Reno, NV 89502.

Family and friends celebrated Arlene and her heartfelt life on Sunday June 27th.