of Mount Vernon, AR

July 1, 1936 - July 8, 2024

Mary Lois Bell, 88, of Mount Vernon, AR, went to be with the Lord, July 8, 2024. She was born July 1, 1936, in Naylor, AR, to Elven and Ruby Flippen. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Elven and Ruby Flippen; husband, Jason Bell; Sister, Sybil Hamlett; Brother, Fred Flippen; and son-in-law Darrell Keeler.

Mary grew up in Naylor, AR where she and her siblings worked on the family farm sometimes selling eggs and raising chickens to earn money for schoolbooks and clothes. Mary attended Mount Vernon School where she found her love for basketball. Mary always said she could beat any boy or girl on the court. While playing basketball in high school her team went on to win a championship. After high school Mary attended Arkansas State Teachers College. She married the love of her life, Jason Bell on February 3rd, 1956. She and Jason started a family and soon welcomed 2 baby girls. Mary would spend hours making clothes for her kids, cooking meals, and ensuring the house was spotless. One of her favorite past times was gardening. Mary always had an immaculate yard and flower gardens. In addition to taking care of her family Mary also worked at Teletype for close to 20 years. Mary loved to stay busy so in her later years, after retirement she went to work at Chester Fried Chicken in Vilonia, AR. She loved talking to people, so this was a perfect past time for her.

Mary cherished the family that she and Jason started. She loved telling stories of ''The Olden Days''. Mary could call the Hogs like no other and she never missed a chance to watch a Razorback football or basketball game. Mary went by many names throughout her lifetime; Doy, Sister, Reba, and G-Unit but her favorite titles were Mother and Granny. She was loved and respected by many.

Mary is survived by her children, Carolyn (Jon) Crilly of Oklahoma City, OK and Kay Keeler of Mount Vernon, AR as well as her grandchildren, Shannon Saxton, Jason (Carrie) Keeler, Geoffrey (Desiree) Keeler, Jessica (David) Perez, Tracy Setzer, and Adrienne (Joey) Balentine. She is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren, her sisters Ruby Goff, and Barbara Johnson, brother Gene Flippen, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 2:00pm at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at 1:00pm. Burial will follow in Hawthicket Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, AR.

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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
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