Lela JoAnn Bell
August 08, 1941 - January 24, 2021
Lela JoAnn Bell went home to be with her Lord Sunday, January 24, 2021. JoAnn graduated high school in 1959 in Sherman and received her Bachelor of Science from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. She remained actively in touch with her classmates throughout her lifetime.
She was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Denison, where she was a lay speaker. JoAnn served her community by working in the medical field many years in various capacities. She was generous in helping prepare meals at the monthly Stew for the Soul, the annual Community Thanksgiving Meal, and the Kid’s Backpack Pantry. JoAnn was active in Eve’s Circle and in her church’s garage sales, along with acts of charity and kindnesses too numerous to recount. She was an accomplished seamstress, proficient in alterations, as well as all types of sewing and quilting.
JoAnn was survived by cousins Elaine Wardlow, Steven (Dana) Cranfill, Jack (Ann) Cranfill, Donna Sue Wells, Carla (Mike) Walsh, second cousin Michael Pinion, aunt Wanda Jennings, step-son David (Cindy) Bell, grandsons Warren (Andrea) McGrew, Stephen (Jennifer) McGrew, Brian (Justine) McGrew, grand-daughters Jennifer (Brian) Laha, Kristina Byrd, nine great grandchildren, and special friends, Kimberly and Wiley Platt.
JoAnn had a big, loving heart and took great delight in calling many in her circle her children, grand-children and godchildren. She had numerous friends and had a separate and unique love for each person she claimed as her own.
In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made to any of the various ministries listed above at Trinity United Methodist Church of Denison.
Visitation will be held at Waldo Funeral Home on Friday, February 5th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm with the funeral service to be held on Saturday, February 6th at 2:00pm in the Waldo Funeral Chapel. It is highly recommended that masks be worn. A graveside service will be a Hall Cemetery in Howe, Texas.
August 08, 1941 - January 24, 2021
Lela JoAnn Bell went home to be with her Lord Sunday, January 24, 2021. JoAnn graduated high school in 1959 in Sherman and received her Bachelor of Science from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. She remained actively in touch with her classmates throughout her lifetime.
She was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Denison, where she was a lay speaker. JoAnn served her community by working in the medical field many years in various capacities. She was generous in helping prepare meals at the monthly Stew for the Soul, the annual Community Thanksgiving Meal, and the Kid’s Backpack Pantry. JoAnn was active in Eve’s Circle and in her church’s garage sales, along with acts of charity and kindnesses too numerous to recount. She was an accomplished seamstress, proficient in alterations, as well as all types of sewing and quilting.
JoAnn was survived by cousins Elaine Wardlow, Steven (Dana) Cranfill, Jack (Ann) Cranfill, Donna Sue Wells, Carla (Mike) Walsh, second cousin Michael Pinion, aunt Wanda Jennings, step-son David (Cindy) Bell, grandsons Warren (Andrea) McGrew, Stephen (Jennifer) McGrew, Brian (Justine) McGrew, grand-daughters Jennifer (Brian) Laha, Kristina Byrd, nine great grandchildren, and special friends, Kimberly and Wiley Platt.
JoAnn had a big, loving heart and took great delight in calling many in her circle her children, grand-children and godchildren. She had numerous friends and had a separate and unique love for each person she claimed as her own.
In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made to any of the various ministries listed above at Trinity United Methodist Church of Denison.
Visitation will be held at Waldo Funeral Home on Friday, February 5th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm with the funeral service to be held on Saturday, February 6th at 2:00pm in the Waldo Funeral Chapel. It is highly recommended that masks be worn. A graveside service will be a Hall Cemetery in Howe, Texas.
Lela JoAnn Bell
August 08, 1941 - January 24, 2021
Lela JoAnn Bell went home to be with her Lord Sunday, January 24, 2021. JoAnn graduated high school in 1959 in Sherman and received her Bachelor of Science from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. She remained actively in touch with her classmates throughout her lifetime.
She was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Denison, where she was a lay speaker. JoAnn served her community by working in the medical field many years in various capacities. She was generous in helping prepare meals at the monthly Stew for the Soul, the annual Community Thanksgiving Meal, and the Kid’s Backpack Pantry. JoAnn was active in Eve’s Circle and in her church’s garage sales, along with acts of charity and kindnesses too numerous to recount. She was an accomplished seamstress, proficient in alterations, as well as all types of sewing and quilting.
JoAnn was survived by cousins Elaine Wardlow, Steven (Dana) Cranfill, Jack (Ann) Cranfill, Donna Sue Wells, Carla (Mike) Walsh, second cousin Michael Pinion, aunt Wanda Jennings, step-son David (Cindy) Bell, grandsons Warren (Andrea) McGrew, Stephen (Jennifer) McGrew, Brian (Justine) McGrew, grand-daughters Jennifer (Brian) Laha, Kristina Byrd, nine great grandchildren, and special friends, Kimberly and Wiley Platt.
JoAnn had a big, loving heart and took great delight in calling many in her circle her children, grand-children and godchildren. She had numerous friends and had a separate and unique love for each person she claimed as her own.
In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made to any of the various ministries listed above at Trinity United Methodist Church of Denison.
Visitation will be held at Waldo Funeral Home on Friday, February 5th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm with the funeral service to be held on Saturday, February 6th at 2:00pm in the Waldo Funeral Chapel. It is highly recommended that masks be worn. A graveside service will be a Hall Cemetery in Howe, Texas.
August 08, 1941 - January 24, 2021
Lela JoAnn Bell went home to be with her Lord Sunday, January 24, 2021. JoAnn graduated high school in 1959 in Sherman and received her Bachelor of Science from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. She remained actively in touch with her classmates throughout her lifetime.
She was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Denison, where she was a lay speaker. JoAnn served her community by working in the medical field many years in various capacities. She was generous in helping prepare meals at the monthly Stew for the Soul, the annual Community Thanksgiving Meal, and the Kid’s Backpack Pantry. JoAnn was active in Eve’s Circle and in her church’s garage sales, along with acts of charity and kindnesses too numerous to recount. She was an accomplished seamstress, proficient in alterations, as well as all types of sewing and quilting.
JoAnn was survived by cousins Elaine Wardlow, Steven (Dana) Cranfill, Jack (Ann) Cranfill, Donna Sue Wells, Carla (Mike) Walsh, second cousin Michael Pinion, aunt Wanda Jennings, step-son David (Cindy) Bell, grandsons Warren (Andrea) McGrew, Stephen (Jennifer) McGrew, Brian (Justine) McGrew, grand-daughters Jennifer (Brian) Laha, Kristina Byrd, nine great grandchildren, and special friends, Kimberly and Wiley Platt.
JoAnn had a big, loving heart and took great delight in calling many in her circle her children, grand-children and godchildren. She had numerous friends and had a separate and unique love for each person she claimed as her own.
In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made to any of the various ministries listed above at Trinity United Methodist Church of Denison.
Visitation will be held at Waldo Funeral Home on Friday, February 5th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm with the funeral service to be held on Saturday, February 6th at 2:00pm in the Waldo Funeral Chapel. It is highly recommended that masks be worn. A graveside service will be a Hall Cemetery in Howe, Texas.
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