of West Helena, AR

April 8, 1955 - December 11, 2023

Ellen Dean Bell, 68, of Helena, Arkansas passed from this life on December 11, 2023 after living a life of loving others.

Ellen was born April 8, 1955 to Bess Dean Harris in El Paso, TX. After graduating from North Little Rock High School she went onto become a Licensed Practical Nurse.

In 1984 she married the love of her life, Dr. Pat Bell II. They shared 5 children, Samantha Bell, Maryjo McElduff, Kaitlyn Bryant, Dr. Patrick Bell III and Dr. Erin Paladino.

She spent her life loving on and caring for so many others. Especially her grandchildren, Tori Burchfield, Hanna McElduff, Cal McElduff, Christian Smith, Lauren Smith, Courtney Smith, Zach Smith, Bella Bryant and Roman Paladino. As well as her great grandchildren, Taysom Burchfield, Berklea Burchfield, Noah Smith and Acen Smith. Leaving behind husband, Dr. Pat Bell II; children, Samantha Bell, Maryjo (Joe) McElduff, Kaitlyn (Hunter) Bryant, Dr. Patrick Bell III (Dr. Brenda Nguyen) and Dr. Erin (Angelo) Paladino; siblings, Curtis Tyke Dean, Dani (Bruce) Richardson; Bonus sisters, Cheri (Larry) Lout and Tracey Harris; as well as a host of nieces and cousins.

Preceded in death by Granddaughter, Emily Claire Bryant; Mother, Bess Dean Harris; Father, Michael Dean and Bonus Father, Ray Harris and Grandparents, Jack and Josephine Sollock.

A graveside service will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery on Saturday, Dec. 16th at 2:30pm. Visitation at Roller Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena, Arkansas at 1:30-2:15pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be sent to the charity of your choice.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com