Sharon Marie "Maw Maw" Bell, 77, of Keokuk, passed away Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, at UnityPoint Health in Keokuk.
Sharon was born July 1, 1943, in Keokuk, the daughter of Walter Frye and Opal (Galbreath) Falkner.
On March 9, 1972, she was united in marriage with Richard Bell in Quincy, Ill. He survives.
Sharon was a lifelong resident of Keokuk and a member of God's Way Christian Center in Keokuk. Her family remembers her wonderful cooking and meals shared together. Sharon spent many years raising her children and spoiling her grandchildren. She was a fixture at every one of her grandchildren's sports and loved her family dearly.
Sharon is survived by her husband Richard Bell of Keokuk; four daughters, Kimberly (Spencer) Jones of Keokuk, Andrea Tinder of Cedar Rapids, Julie Tinder of Wichita, Kan., and Heather (Mike) Davis of Keokuk; 14 grandchildren, Kimber, Larry, Justin, Shannon, Rick, Logan, Braedon, Kaedyn, Ryan, Andre, Derrick, Michaela, Michenna, and Michael "MJ" Jr.; 13 great-grandchildren; her brother Melvin (Veronica) Parker of Milwaukee; and her sister-in-law Betty Frye of Philadelphia. Other survivors include numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; her son Richard "Ricky" Bell; and four brothers, Kenny, Larry, Ronald and Roger Frye.
A homegoing celebration will be at noon Thursday, Feb. 25, at DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home in Keokuk, with a private burial to follow at Keokuk National Cemetery in Keokuk.
Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday from 10 a.m. until noon, directly before the service. For the safety of those attending, masks will be required. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed on her obituary page at www.dejongsfuneralhome.com.
Memorials may be directed to Keokuk Activities Department.
Family and friends may leave condolences and memories at www.dejongsfuneralhome.com.
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home in Keokuk is in charge of arrangements.
(Daily Gate, Feb. 22, 2021)
Sharon was born July 1, 1943, in Keokuk, the daughter of Walter Frye and Opal (Galbreath) Falkner.
On March 9, 1972, she was united in marriage with Richard Bell in Quincy, Ill. He survives.
Sharon was a lifelong resident of Keokuk and a member of God's Way Christian Center in Keokuk. Her family remembers her wonderful cooking and meals shared together. Sharon spent many years raising her children and spoiling her grandchildren. She was a fixture at every one of her grandchildren's sports and loved her family dearly.
Sharon is survived by her husband Richard Bell of Keokuk; four daughters, Kimberly (Spencer) Jones of Keokuk, Andrea Tinder of Cedar Rapids, Julie Tinder of Wichita, Kan., and Heather (Mike) Davis of Keokuk; 14 grandchildren, Kimber, Larry, Justin, Shannon, Rick, Logan, Braedon, Kaedyn, Ryan, Andre, Derrick, Michaela, Michenna, and Michael "MJ" Jr.; 13 great-grandchildren; her brother Melvin (Veronica) Parker of Milwaukee; and her sister-in-law Betty Frye of Philadelphia. Other survivors include numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; her son Richard "Ricky" Bell; and four brothers, Kenny, Larry, Ronald and Roger Frye.
A homegoing celebration will be at noon Thursday, Feb. 25, at DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home in Keokuk, with a private burial to follow at Keokuk National Cemetery in Keokuk.
Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday from 10 a.m. until noon, directly before the service. For the safety of those attending, masks will be required. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed on her obituary page at www.dejongsfuneralhome.com.
Memorials may be directed to Keokuk Activities Department.
Family and friends may leave condolences and memories at www.dejongsfuneralhome.com.
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home in Keokuk is in charge of arrangements.
(Daily Gate, Feb. 22, 2021)
Sharon Marie "Maw Maw" Bell, 77, of Keokuk, passed away Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, at UnityPoint Health in Keokuk.
Sharon was born July 1, 1943, in Keokuk, the daughter of Walter Frye and Opal (Galbreath) Falkner.
On March 9, 1972, she was united in marriage with Richard Bell in Quincy, Ill. He survives.
Sharon was a lifelong resident of Keokuk and a member of God's Way Christian Center in Keokuk. Her family remembers her wonderful cooking and meals shared together. Sharon spent many years raising her children and spoiling her grandchildren. She was a fixture at every one of her grandchildren's sports and loved her family dearly.
Sharon is survived by her husband Richard Bell of Keokuk; four daughters, Kimberly (Spencer) Jones of Keokuk, Andrea Tinder of Cedar Rapids, Julie Tinder of Wichita, Kan., and Heather (Mike) Davis of Keokuk; 14 grandchildren, Kimber, Larry, Justin, Shannon, Rick, Logan, Braedon, Kaedyn, Ryan, Andre, Derrick, Michaela, Michenna, and Michael "MJ" Jr.; 13 great-grandchildren; her brother Melvin (Veronica) Parker of Milwaukee; and her sister-in-law Betty Frye of Philadelphia. Other survivors include numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; her son Richard "Ricky" Bell; and four brothers, Kenny, Larry, Ronald and Roger Frye.
A homegoing celebration will be at noon Thursday, Feb. 25, at DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home in Keokuk, with a private burial to follow at Keokuk National Cemetery in Keokuk.
Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday from 10 a.m. until noon, directly before the service. For the safety of those attending, masks will be required. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed on her obituary page at www.dejongsfuneralhome.com.
Memorials may be directed to Keokuk Activities Department.
Family and friends may leave condolences and memories at www.dejongsfuneralhome.com.
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home in Keokuk is in charge of arrangements.
(Daily Gate, Feb. 22, 2021)
Sharon was born July 1, 1943, in Keokuk, the daughter of Walter Frye and Opal (Galbreath) Falkner.
On March 9, 1972, she was united in marriage with Richard Bell in Quincy, Ill. He survives.
Sharon was a lifelong resident of Keokuk and a member of God's Way Christian Center in Keokuk. Her family remembers her wonderful cooking and meals shared together. Sharon spent many years raising her children and spoiling her grandchildren. She was a fixture at every one of her grandchildren's sports and loved her family dearly.
Sharon is survived by her husband Richard Bell of Keokuk; four daughters, Kimberly (Spencer) Jones of Keokuk, Andrea Tinder of Cedar Rapids, Julie Tinder of Wichita, Kan., and Heather (Mike) Davis of Keokuk; 14 grandchildren, Kimber, Larry, Justin, Shannon, Rick, Logan, Braedon, Kaedyn, Ryan, Andre, Derrick, Michaela, Michenna, and Michael "MJ" Jr.; 13 great-grandchildren; her brother Melvin (Veronica) Parker of Milwaukee; and her sister-in-law Betty Frye of Philadelphia. Other survivors include numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; her son Richard "Ricky" Bell; and four brothers, Kenny, Larry, Ronald and Roger Frye.
A homegoing celebration will be at noon Thursday, Feb. 25, at DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home in Keokuk, with a private burial to follow at Keokuk National Cemetery in Keokuk.
Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday from 10 a.m. until noon, directly before the service. For the safety of those attending, masks will be required. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed on her obituary page at www.dejongsfuneralhome.com.
Memorials may be directed to Keokuk Activities Department.
Family and friends may leave condolences and memories at www.dejongsfuneralhome.com.
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home in Keokuk is in charge of arrangements.
(Daily Gate, Feb. 22, 2021)
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