of Conway, AR
August 24, 1922 - December 8, 2014
Melljean Browning Bell died Monday, December 8, 2014 at Heritage Living Center in Conway, Arkansas. She was born August 24, 1922 in Bono, Arkansas to the late John Wesley and Alma Browning. She is predeceased by her husband, Deal Bell; son, Joseph Michael Bell; brothers Douglas, Elwin, Rexall, and Terry Browning. She is survived by her sons Deal Bell; and Bob Bell and his wife Susan; and her granddaughter Amanda Wofford and her husband William; and her great grandson John Wofford all of Conway.
Jean taught school at Ida Burns Elementary School in Conway for over 30 years. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church in Conway. She was a devoted mother to her sons and a wonderful grandmother to her only granddaughter. After her husband passed away in 1957, she put herself and later all three sons through college.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Conway with Bro. Freddie Mark Wilcox officiating.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Conway Public Schools Foundation
PO BOX 62 | CONWAY, AR 72033.
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14 Condolence(s)
Ann and David Peters
Friday, December 12, 2014
Bob, Susan and Amanda,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I know that you have so many wonderful memories to cling to in the coming days. Leslie loved working for you, and she especially loved the days when Ma Bell came by the store.
Jill Bryant
Thursday, December 11, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. Ms. Bell was a wonderful friend to my grandmother and an inspirational teacher to me at Ida Burns.
Sandy Kinley
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.I loved Miss Jean so much.. A Heartfelt Sympathy to the Family,Sandy and David Kinley
Ron and Karen Matthews
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. Jean was a very special lady and will be remembered with great fondness.
Michelle Stout Odom
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
We loved our "Mama Bell". So many fond memories of her as I was growing up. I so enjoyed going out to eat her home cooked meals on Sunday afternoons. She was a wonderful woman and we were blessed to have her in our family.
Cathy Hendrickis
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Bob and Susan, so sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. God Bless you and your family at this time.
Melissa Browning
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Bob, Susan and Amanda So sorry to hear of Miss Jean's passing. I know you were all dedicated to her in the good years and to the end. I enjoyed running in to her out shopping she was so easy and fun to talk with. We know she is in a better place now with her loved ones who passed before her and for that be joyful. Memories never fade. Remember the happy times.
wandacollins
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
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Clara Rose Simon
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Jean Bell is fondly remembered in my family every time Conway has a heavy frost. I was starting my career with the Conway Schools as Jean was finishing her's. One morning after a heavy frost, Jean didn't show up for work at Ida Burns. This concerned everybody because Mrs. Bell was never late to work. When Mr. Anthony finally made contact with Jean, she thought school had closed for the day because she thought the heavy frost was in fact snow. She thought Mr. Anthony was pulling a trick on her until she looked outside her window and realized that the roads were clear and school was in session. Ever since that happened, a heavy frost in our house is known as "A Jean Bell Snow". What a wonderful lady to remember!
Edd & Donna Erbach
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
You have our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Edd & Donna
hazel burnside
Monday, December 8, 2014
Bob so sorry to hear about your mother my prayers are with you and your family
Ricki Stanton Watson
Monday, December 8, 2014
So sorry to hear about Mrs, Bell. She would come to visit me in the dress shop years ago and we knew so many people in common. James was my husband and went to school with you guys. So sorry for your loss, I enjoyed her so much.
Sarah Gray
Monday, December 8, 2014
Please accept my condolences. I didn't know your loved one personally but I have experienced the pain of death. I just wanted to leave you with a comforting thought from the Bible.Act 24:15 says, (a portion)"there is going to be a resurrection. " Jesus said he would resurrect those in the memorial tombs. (Grave) John 5:28&29. Under God's Kingdom this will take place.Matthew 6:9&10
Johnand Lulu Thompson
Monday, December 8, 2014
Bob, Susan and Family, Jean Bell was a wonderful lady! We were fortunate to have traveled to Ireland with her. She made the trip so much fun! We are so very sorry for your loss, John and Lulu