Barbara Bell

Barbara Jean Bell, age 87 of rural Columbus, died Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at her home.

Graveside services for family and close friends is 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 24, 2025 at Calvary Cemetery.

Barbara was born March 16th, 1938 in Tacoma, Washington to Emil and Betty (Gingrich) Francois. She attended Stadium High School and was on the Honor Roll.
Barbara was a volunteer for the Red Cross. She worked as a Bank Teller and among other jobs. She was a stay at home Wife and Mother. Barbara enjoyed her creative arts, including poetry and song writing.

She is survived by:
Sister-in-law: Sharon (Fry) Bell of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law: Ann (Mick) Bell of Monroe, NE
Son: Michael Bell and wife Michelle (Hiatt) Bell of Bridgetown, MS
Son: Jerry Bell of Silver Creek, NE
Daughter: Diane (Bell) Eaton and husband Marty Eaton of Columbus, NE

Grandchildren:
Adam and Erin Benson of Lincoln, NE
Justin and Courtney Bell of Rising City, NE
Catessa Bell and Levi Davis (Signifigant Other) of Ashland City, TN Brandin Bell of Memphis, TN
Katie Bell of Hernando, MS
Dylan and Hillary Bell of Memphis, TN
Jerim and Robyn Bell of Rising City, NE
Nicholas Eaton of Columbus, NE
Taylor Eaton of Columbus, NE
Great Grandchildren: Olivia Bell, Lauryn , McKinley and Brynn Kounovsky, Dominick Cardenas, Conner Bell, Noah Bell, Jace Bell, Lilah Mae Bell, Leelynd Bell, Gage Pollard and Avery Bell and Eloise Bell.

Proceeded in death by:
Husband: Merlyn Bell
Parents: Emil and Betty Francois
Siblings: John and Steven Bell (Identical Twin Sons) Brother: David Wolff
Grandparents: Frank and Emma (Gazelle) Blackwell Gingrich Grandchildren: Nichole Bell and Seth Bell
Great Grandchildren: Weston Bell