PIONEER IS LAID TO REST - Mrs. T. J. Bell Died at her Home in West Lamoni after a Short Illness
Death has again invaded our community, this time taking one who has been a resident of our town for over 50 years. Thus we chronicle the death of Mrs. Jency Bell, wife of T. J. Bell, who passed away last Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Bell had been sick only one week, but during that time her suffering had been intense and her death came as a release from pain. Her passing is made more sad because of the condition of her companion, who suffered a stroke of apoplexy about three months ago, and has been unable to speak since.

Jency Ann, daughter of Harbert and Nancy Scott was born February 9, 1854, at Scottsville, Ind. and departed this life August 23, 1934, at an age of 80 years 6 months 14 days. She was the second child of a family of fifteen, nine boys and six girls.

Her father, mother, one sister, and four brothers precede her in death.

Her early childhood was spent in southern Indiana. She was baptized on January 4, 1871, in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints by T. W. Smith at Mount Eden branch of the church near Scottsville, Ind.

She was married to Thomas J. Bell, August 11, 1872, by W. W. Blair.

1875 they went to Plano, Ill. and stayed until the spring of 1876, living in the homes of Israel Rodgers, and W. W. Blair. They returned to Indiana, where their eldest son was born.

In September 1876, they came west, locating at Davis City, Iowa, desiring to be with the church where it would be in a more gathered condition. On January 26, 1883, they moved to Lamoni, Iowa, where they have since resided except for a few years spent in Pawnee, Mo. and on a farm in northern Missouri.

Their entire interest and desires were for the success of the church and they have stood steadfast all these years to their faith and belief.

She leaves to mourn her aged companion who is 83 years old, two sons and two daughters, Edward C. Bell, of St. Louis, Missouri; Mrs. Arthur Lane, Mrs. Charles Sprague of Lamoni, and Harbert W. Bell, of St. Joseph, Missouri; ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, a brother, Zenos, in Massachusetts; Reasor, Glenn, Emma, Lizzie and Eva in Indiana, Vina of St. Joseph, Will of Independence; and Carter of Davis City, and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at the Coliseum Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with pastor Blair Jensen, in charge, Elder J. W. Lane preaching the sermon. Music was furnished by a quartet. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Source: family clipping
Contributor: Observer4wing (47373768)