June 19, 1939 - September 29, 2025

Born at Hilltop, Arkansas on June 19, 1939, to Roy and Genevra Bell. She was the youngest of 7 children (Joe, June, Kirby, Wayne, Dale, Eugenia, and Ruth) Growing up on the mountain at the end of World War II was tough, but a rewarding life. She learned, maybe too well, to be an independent person with the heart and determination of a lioness. Graduation high school 1957 then nursing school in 1964 as a LPN, she set out on her own, but not for long. She worked at Tyson Food in Green Forest, Arkansas. She finished her working years at Emerson Electric in Harrison, Arkansas. A long the way she made numerous friends.

She was ''Ma Bell'' to a bunch of BOYS that thought we were tough. She was always there for us, to feed us, to give us a place to rest, and to be our defender. She loved every one of us! Throughout her life, she was always there for whoever needed her.

Though she never married, she was not alone. Raising a son, Tad Bell, in a time when she certainly did not have too. He was the light (sometimes just a flickering) of her life, until her first Grandson Tyler came along. With that same lioness attitude, she was there for the next generation of kids that simply called her Granny.

Though her mobility had faded the last few years, her sassy, sometimes even smart ass, spirit kept everyone on their toes (that, she might run over with her scooter.) Ruth never lost that fighting spirit, it was with her in her last breath. During her lifetime she taught everyone around her to ''hold your head up high and let them know you are there'' attitude and caring spirit that will pass through generations. She is survived by her son Tad Bell (Jamie); Grandchildren Tyler Bell (Lauren); Erin Pianalto (Clay) and Brody Cooper (Harley).
Great Grandchildren Lacota, Laken, Kinley, Adelyn, Sawyer, all of Oklahoma. Her sister June Williams, of Hilltop, Arkansas.

Services will be held Saturday, October 11, at 2:30 PM at Adair First Baptist Church, 201 South Hall Street, Adair, Oklahoma 74330

Ma Bell's service can be viewed livestream adairfirstbaptistchurch

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 North Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com