Mrs. Billie Ruth Long Bell peacefully passed away on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, as son, Willis Bell, comforted her at her bedside. Her spirit ascended into the heavens to be greeted by her Heavenly Father, family, friends and former students who preceded her in that journey. One month and one day from her 90th birthday, she was proud that she had lived longer than others in her family (at the time of her passing).
Graveside service: 10 a.m. Friday in Weatherford's East Greenwood Cemetery, with White's Funeral Home of Weatherford in charge of arrangements. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at White's Funeral Home, 130 Houston Ave., Weatherford.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials and remembrances may be made in her name to the Parker County Historical Commission, 216 Fort Worth Highway, Weatherford, Texas 76086.
Mrs. Bell came into this world on Oct. 8, 1924, as Billie Ruth Long, first-born of the late Stephen Willis and Sarah Ruth Simpson Long, in Parker County. She was later followed by sisters, Mary Linda, Ella Sue, Louise; and brother, Stephen "Steve" Willis Long Jr. Growing up in those times meant frugality was necessary, to not dispose of something which might have some later use. She was an accomplished artist (with oil paint), photographer, and respected educator. Mrs. Bell took pride in being a self-reliant woman, especially in her later years.
On May 29, 1947, Miss Long became the wife of M.W. "Pos" Bell in a double ceremony as her sister Linda became the wife of Thomas Giles Thompson of Abilene. After going to school summers and extension courses at night, M.W. and Billie Ruth received their B.S. and M.S. degrees, respectively, at summer graduation exercises at North Texas State University in 1950. Mr. and Mrs. Bell enjoyed long and productive teaching careers in Parker County, spanning four decades.
Mrs. Bell began her teaching career in Azle (1945-1946), continuing to Weatherford Independent School District at T.W. Stanley Elementary School (1946-1948), Millsap schools (1948-1951), and the Springtown Independent School District from 1952 until her retirement. Mrs. Bell, along with her late husband, M.W. "Pos" Bell, were highly regarded and respected by their fellow teachers and their students.
One of Mrs. Bell's many involvements was as the sponsor of the Springtown High School yearbook, "The Quill." She worked many long hours to ensure her students produced a top-quality publication, first in black and white, later in color, and expanding to include the entire school system. She later used this experience to the benefit of the Parker County Historical Commission, of which she was a member for many years, in the production of "History of Parker County." In addition to "The Quill," Mrs. Bell taught English and Latin (for a few years when it was offered at Springtown). In 1992, Mr. and Mrs. Bell moved into a refurbished home on the Bell Family Farm in Brock.
With ties to the Parker County Genealogical Society and the Parker County Historical Commission, she was highly involved in the first restoration project of the current Parker County Courthouse. She worked with many longtime friends to ensure the historical aspects of that restoration met all state-mandated criteria for the necessary Texas state grant money to be awarded for the project, working with several courthouse restoration specialists from Texas Tech University. She was very proud of the results.
In November 2013, Mrs. Bell received a "Member Emeritus" award from the Parker County Historical Commission for her long years of work, contributions and membership in the group. Many others who had become somewhat inactive in more recent times also received similar awards. She was very proud of this recognition.
Mrs. Bell's other involvements included The Order of the Eastern Star (following in her mother's footsteps) and Parker County Retired Teachers. She will be greatly missed by many people whose lives she positively impacted as students or otherwise. She was always proud when a former student shared their accomplishments with her, crediting her and her husband for helping them achieve their life goals. Although retired from the Springtown schools for quite some time, she still cared about what went on in Springtown and her old friends out there.
She was predeceased by her parents; sister, Louise Beadle; and husband, M.W. "Pos" Bell.
Survivors: Mrs. Billie Ruth Bell is survived by her sisters, Linda Thompson of Abilene, Sue Richmond of Pecos; brother, Steve Long of Granbury; and son, Willis Bell of Weatherford. Additionally, many nieces, nephews and an extended family of former students and co-workers also survive her.
White's Funeral Home
Weatherford, 817-596-4811
Graveside service: 10 a.m. Friday in Weatherford's East Greenwood Cemetery, with White's Funeral Home of Weatherford in charge of arrangements. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at White's Funeral Home, 130 Houston Ave., Weatherford.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials and remembrances may be made in her name to the Parker County Historical Commission, 216 Fort Worth Highway, Weatherford, Texas 76086.
Mrs. Bell came into this world on Oct. 8, 1924, as Billie Ruth Long, first-born of the late Stephen Willis and Sarah Ruth Simpson Long, in Parker County. She was later followed by sisters, Mary Linda, Ella Sue, Louise; and brother, Stephen "Steve" Willis Long Jr. Growing up in those times meant frugality was necessary, to not dispose of something which might have some later use. She was an accomplished artist (with oil paint), photographer, and respected educator. Mrs. Bell took pride in being a self-reliant woman, especially in her later years.
On May 29, 1947, Miss Long became the wife of M.W. "Pos" Bell in a double ceremony as her sister Linda became the wife of Thomas Giles Thompson of Abilene. After going to school summers and extension courses at night, M.W. and Billie Ruth received their B.S. and M.S. degrees, respectively, at summer graduation exercises at North Texas State University in 1950. Mr. and Mrs. Bell enjoyed long and productive teaching careers in Parker County, spanning four decades.
Mrs. Bell began her teaching career in Azle (1945-1946), continuing to Weatherford Independent School District at T.W. Stanley Elementary School (1946-1948), Millsap schools (1948-1951), and the Springtown Independent School District from 1952 until her retirement. Mrs. Bell, along with her late husband, M.W. "Pos" Bell, were highly regarded and respected by their fellow teachers and their students.
One of Mrs. Bell's many involvements was as the sponsor of the Springtown High School yearbook, "The Quill." She worked many long hours to ensure her students produced a top-quality publication, first in black and white, later in color, and expanding to include the entire school system. She later used this experience to the benefit of the Parker County Historical Commission, of which she was a member for many years, in the production of "History of Parker County." In addition to "The Quill," Mrs. Bell taught English and Latin (for a few years when it was offered at Springtown). In 1992, Mr. and Mrs. Bell moved into a refurbished home on the Bell Family Farm in Brock.
With ties to the Parker County Genealogical Society and the Parker County Historical Commission, she was highly involved in the first restoration project of the current Parker County Courthouse. She worked with many longtime friends to ensure the historical aspects of that restoration met all state-mandated criteria for the necessary Texas state grant money to be awarded for the project, working with several courthouse restoration specialists from Texas Tech University. She was very proud of the results.
In November 2013, Mrs. Bell received a "Member Emeritus" award from the Parker County Historical Commission for her long years of work, contributions and membership in the group. Many others who had become somewhat inactive in more recent times also received similar awards. She was very proud of this recognition.
Mrs. Bell's other involvements included The Order of the Eastern Star (following in her mother's footsteps) and Parker County Retired Teachers. She will be greatly missed by many people whose lives she positively impacted as students or otherwise. She was always proud when a former student shared their accomplishments with her, crediting her and her husband for helping them achieve their life goals. Although retired from the Springtown schools for quite some time, she still cared about what went on in Springtown and her old friends out there.
She was predeceased by her parents; sister, Louise Beadle; and husband, M.W. "Pos" Bell.
Survivors: Mrs. Billie Ruth Bell is survived by her sisters, Linda Thompson of Abilene, Sue Richmond of Pecos; brother, Steve Long of Granbury; and son, Willis Bell of Weatherford. Additionally, many nieces, nephews and an extended family of former students and co-workers also survive her.
White's Funeral Home
Weatherford, 817-596-4811
Mrs. Billie Ruth Long Bell peacefully passed away on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, as son, Willis Bell, comforted her at her bedside. Her spirit ascended into the heavens to be greeted by her Heavenly Father, family, friends and former students who preceded her in that journey. One month and one day from her 90th birthday, she was proud that she had lived longer than others in her family (at the time of her passing).
Graveside service: 10 a.m. Friday in Weatherford's East Greenwood Cemetery, with White's Funeral Home of Weatherford in charge of arrangements. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at White's Funeral Home, 130 Houston Ave., Weatherford.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials and remembrances may be made in her name to the Parker County Historical Commission, 216 Fort Worth Highway, Weatherford, Texas 76086.
Mrs. Bell came into this world on Oct. 8, 1924, as Billie Ruth Long, first-born of the late Stephen Willis and Sarah Ruth Simpson Long, in Parker County. She was later followed by sisters, Mary Linda, Ella Sue, Louise; and brother, Stephen "Steve" Willis Long Jr. Growing up in those times meant frugality was necessary, to not dispose of something which might have some later use. She was an accomplished artist (with oil paint), photographer, and respected educator. Mrs. Bell took pride in being a self-reliant woman, especially in her later years.
On May 29, 1947, Miss Long became the wife of M.W. "Pos" Bell in a double ceremony as her sister Linda became the wife of Thomas Giles Thompson of Abilene. After going to school summers and extension courses at night, M.W. and Billie Ruth received their B.S. and M.S. degrees, respectively, at summer graduation exercises at North Texas State University in 1950. Mr. and Mrs. Bell enjoyed long and productive teaching careers in Parker County, spanning four decades.
Mrs. Bell began her teaching career in Azle (1945-1946), continuing to Weatherford Independent School District at T.W. Stanley Elementary School (1946-1948), Millsap schools (1948-1951), and the Springtown Independent School District from 1952 until her retirement. Mrs. Bell, along with her late husband, M.W. "Pos" Bell, were highly regarded and respected by their fellow teachers and their students.
One of Mrs. Bell's many involvements was as the sponsor of the Springtown High School yearbook, "The Quill." She worked many long hours to ensure her students produced a top-quality publication, first in black and white, later in color, and expanding to include the entire school system. She later used this experience to the benefit of the Parker County Historical Commission, of which she was a member for many years, in the production of "History of Parker County." In addition to "The Quill," Mrs. Bell taught English and Latin (for a few years when it was offered at Springtown). In 1992, Mr. and Mrs. Bell moved into a refurbished home on the Bell Family Farm in Brock.
With ties to the Parker County Genealogical Society and the Parker County Historical Commission, she was highly involved in the first restoration project of the current Parker County Courthouse. She worked with many longtime friends to ensure the historical aspects of that restoration met all state-mandated criteria for the necessary Texas state grant money to be awarded for the project, working with several courthouse restoration specialists from Texas Tech University. She was very proud of the results.
In November 2013, Mrs. Bell received a "Member Emeritus" award from the Parker County Historical Commission for her long years of work, contributions and membership in the group. Many others who had become somewhat inactive in more recent times also received similar awards. She was very proud of this recognition.
Mrs. Bell's other involvements included The Order of the Eastern Star (following in her mother's footsteps) and Parker County Retired Teachers. She will be greatly missed by many people whose lives she positively impacted as students or otherwise. She was always proud when a former student shared their accomplishments with her, crediting her and her husband for helping them achieve their life goals. Although retired from the Springtown schools for quite some time, she still cared about what went on in Springtown and her old friends out there.
She was predeceased by her parents; sister, Louise Beadle; and husband, M.W. "Pos" Bell.
Survivors: Mrs. Billie Ruth Bell is survived by her sisters, Linda Thompson of Abilene, Sue Richmond of Pecos; brother, Steve Long of Granbury; and son, Willis Bell of Weatherford. Additionally, many nieces, nephews and an extended family of former students and co-workers also survive her.
White's Funeral Home
Weatherford, 817-596-4811
Graveside service: 10 a.m. Friday in Weatherford's East Greenwood Cemetery, with White's Funeral Home of Weatherford in charge of arrangements. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at White's Funeral Home, 130 Houston Ave., Weatherford.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials and remembrances may be made in her name to the Parker County Historical Commission, 216 Fort Worth Highway, Weatherford, Texas 76086.
Mrs. Bell came into this world on Oct. 8, 1924, as Billie Ruth Long, first-born of the late Stephen Willis and Sarah Ruth Simpson Long, in Parker County. She was later followed by sisters, Mary Linda, Ella Sue, Louise; and brother, Stephen "Steve" Willis Long Jr. Growing up in those times meant frugality was necessary, to not dispose of something which might have some later use. She was an accomplished artist (with oil paint), photographer, and respected educator. Mrs. Bell took pride in being a self-reliant woman, especially in her later years.
On May 29, 1947, Miss Long became the wife of M.W. "Pos" Bell in a double ceremony as her sister Linda became the wife of Thomas Giles Thompson of Abilene. After going to school summers and extension courses at night, M.W. and Billie Ruth received their B.S. and M.S. degrees, respectively, at summer graduation exercises at North Texas State University in 1950. Mr. and Mrs. Bell enjoyed long and productive teaching careers in Parker County, spanning four decades.
Mrs. Bell began her teaching career in Azle (1945-1946), continuing to Weatherford Independent School District at T.W. Stanley Elementary School (1946-1948), Millsap schools (1948-1951), and the Springtown Independent School District from 1952 until her retirement. Mrs. Bell, along with her late husband, M.W. "Pos" Bell, were highly regarded and respected by their fellow teachers and their students.
One of Mrs. Bell's many involvements was as the sponsor of the Springtown High School yearbook, "The Quill." She worked many long hours to ensure her students produced a top-quality publication, first in black and white, later in color, and expanding to include the entire school system. She later used this experience to the benefit of the Parker County Historical Commission, of which she was a member for many years, in the production of "History of Parker County." In addition to "The Quill," Mrs. Bell taught English and Latin (for a few years when it was offered at Springtown). In 1992, Mr. and Mrs. Bell moved into a refurbished home on the Bell Family Farm in Brock.
With ties to the Parker County Genealogical Society and the Parker County Historical Commission, she was highly involved in the first restoration project of the current Parker County Courthouse. She worked with many longtime friends to ensure the historical aspects of that restoration met all state-mandated criteria for the necessary Texas state grant money to be awarded for the project, working with several courthouse restoration specialists from Texas Tech University. She was very proud of the results.
In November 2013, Mrs. Bell received a "Member Emeritus" award from the Parker County Historical Commission for her long years of work, contributions and membership in the group. Many others who had become somewhat inactive in more recent times also received similar awards. She was very proud of this recognition.
Mrs. Bell's other involvements included The Order of the Eastern Star (following in her mother's footsteps) and Parker County Retired Teachers. She will be greatly missed by many people whose lives she positively impacted as students or otherwise. She was always proud when a former student shared their accomplishments with her, crediting her and her husband for helping them achieve their life goals. Although retired from the Springtown schools for quite some time, she still cared about what went on in Springtown and her old friends out there.
She was predeceased by her parents; sister, Louise Beadle; and husband, M.W. "Pos" Bell.
Survivors: Mrs. Billie Ruth Bell is survived by her sisters, Linda Thompson of Abilene, Sue Richmond of Pecos; brother, Steve Long of Granbury; and son, Willis Bell of Weatherford. Additionally, many nieces, nephews and an extended family of former students and co-workers also survive her.
White's Funeral Home
Weatherford, 817-596-4811
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