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.
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62 Condolence(s)
Jeff Copeland
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Dr. Bell, I’m am so sorry to hear the Ms. Ellen passed away. You and the rest of your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Herbert Storey ( Shorty )
Monday, January 15, 2024
Pat, I’m so sorry for your loss. I didn’t have a chance to meet Ellen, but reading the comments she had to be special. My prayers are with your family.
Shorty
Carrie Bobo
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Praying for the family
Eric Peppers
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
So very sorry for your loss.
Michelle Amos
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Prayers for Dr Bell and Katie and family and friends. My deepest Sympathy to the family and friends.
Geneva & Dennis Naile
Monday, December 18, 2023
Pat we are so very sorry for your loss. I had no idea that Ellen was sick. Our condolences go out to all of your sweet family. We will certainly keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Danny and Roxie Wilson
Monday, December 18, 2023
Dr. Bell and family, we were so sorry about Ellen, I wanted to send you hugs and prayers for all of you.
Love,
Danny and Roxie
Marty & Judy Cantwell
Monday, December 18, 2023
Dr. Bell we are so very sorry for you and your family’s loss of Mrs. Ellen. May God give you all peace and comfort in the difficult days ahead.
Mimi Boyle Smith
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Dr. Bell,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you and your family find comfort in your memories and in God's love.
Mimi
Charles Gunn
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Pat, Sherry and I are so sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our prayers!
Kaye Ferebee
Saturday, December 16, 2023
I want to let you know just how sorry I was to hear of Ellen's passing. I know how much you will miss her.
Price Holmes
Saturday, December 16, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace.
Frank Hoyle
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Lona Bryant
Saturday, December 16, 2023
My most sincere condolences to all the Bell family, I loved Ellen. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Wanda Boehler
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Dr. Bell ll, I am sending my condolences to you and your family for the loss of your wife. She was a Mother, Grandmother, G- Grandmother & much more. It saddens me deeply. You all will be in my prayers and thoughts. God Bless ??
Titus and Anitra McNeese
Friday, December 15, 2023
Steve and Shelia Clemons
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Steve and I are so sorry for the loss of your wife, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers
Beth Carruth
Thursday, December 14, 2023
So very sorry for your family’s loss. Prayers that God comforts and lifts you all during this difficult time.
Dan and Dianne Burton
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Dr. Bell and family. Me and Dan are so sorry to hear about your wife. May the Lord be with each and everyone of you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Tammy & Jacky Bradley
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Dr. Pat & family,
We were so sorry to hear of Mrs. Ellen's passing. We pray that your family finds peace and comfort from God while mourning the loss of her sweet soul, may she rest in peace.
Love and condolences,
Tammy & Jacky Bradley
Missy Ishmael
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Pat and family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of Ellen.
She was a sweet person and loved her family so. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Denver and Barbara Chism
Thursday, December 14, 2023
With a lifelong friendship please know that our love will always remain in place between us.
Mary Beth Herlein Dyer
Thursday, December 14, 2023
So very sorry for your lose. Praying for all the family.
Pamela Saia
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Dr. Bell, Katie and family, I'm so sorry for your loss, keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry and Wrenetta Hill
Thursday, December 14, 2023
So Sorry for your loss.
Philly Herlein Rains
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Sending prayers for strength, and peace, to Dr. Bell and family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Paul & Camille Schafer
Thursday, December 14, 2023
I am so sorry! Prayers for you all!
Gail Greene Kelley
Thursday, December 14, 2023
My condolences...I was a RN and had pleasure of working with Dr. Bell.
Sue Walton
Thursday, December 14, 2023
I am so sorry..my prayers are with you and the family.
Dale & Pam Brown
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Dr Bell & family, so sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs Kitty! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all ????
Jeannie Darnell
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Pat and family I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers your way.
Michael and Brenda Pope
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
We are so sorry for the loss of your wife. Our deepest condolences for you and your family.
Jean Clark
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
So very sorry for your loss.
Prayers for all the family.
Gods peace and Love be with you all!
Lynn Corbitt
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
My heart is just broken. I love her she was a beautiful woman inside and out! She will forever be in my heart! Praying for family and friends. RIP my friend! Gone but will never forgotten.
Jennifer Keltner
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
My love , my blessings , go out to this beautiful family. Your beauty will always shine through each of us as we knew you??.
God Bless
Kevin Smith
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
This is such a shock for everyone. Our deepest sympathies are with you and the entire family at such a hard and difficult time.
Lenny Newsom
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
My deepest condolences to th family. I pray for peace and comfort for you all.
Susan Jones and Jim Chastain
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Prayers to the family for peace and comfort. I never had the chance to meet Ellen, but Dr. Pat has a special place in our hearts forever.
Debbie Snowden
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. Ellen was a precious lady. I knew her through the children. She loved you so very much. May the Lord give you peace in this time of your need.
Laurie Smith McLendon
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Pat & family-
My heart is broken for you all.
Ellen was such a sweet and genuine lady.
I know she has a special
place in Heaven and she is no longer in pain.
Please know I am praying for you and your family as you all heal .
Sincerely
Laurie Smith McLendon
John Taylor
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
I am sorry for your loss
William Johnston
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Pay,I am so sorry for your loss. May GOD BLESS
William Johnston
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Pay,I am so sorry for your loss. May GOD BLESS
Jim
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Pat you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim& Diane Mayer
Brenda Nichols
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
I am so very sorry for your family's loss. Ellen was such a special person. I met her in Home Economics in the 8th grade and we were fast friends. I'm so glad I got the chance to visit her last Friday in the hospital. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you for comfort and healing. She's gained her wings but those of us who loved her will never forget her.
Kelly Lansdale
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
I’m so sorry! My prayers are with the whole family. Ellen was a beautiful woman inside and out.
Benny Ford
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
So sorry for ur loss my brother
Jerry / Oney DeWOOdy
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Rest in peace.
Millard Swindle
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Did not know Ellen personally but new the Family well and trusted them. They were a great Family.
Doris James
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of need.
Teresa Wiggins
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Dr. Bell, I am so sorry to hear this! Prayers for you and family.
Michael Tharp
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
I am so sorry for your deep loss. I met Ellen when she was sick at her home and became acquainted with her the last few years, a very nice lady to me in a time of her sickness. My prayers are for Pat and the family for strength and love in this time of loss
David and BJ Gregory
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Maryjo and Family,
David and I are so saddened to hear about the loss of your mother. She was such a sweet person. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers today and in the days ahead. May God provide you with comfort and His love during this time.
Love y'all
Barbara Sanders
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss of Ellen. She was a wonderful person. Dr. Bell as my doctor and friend my deepest condolences go out to you, Katie and the rest of the family. I love you like a brother. Prayers for peace and comfort.
Virgil & Kathy Gravenmier
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss.
Maureen and Neville Jones
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Ellen was a very special person, kind, loving and caring, she was the epitome of what we should all strive to be. Our love and prayers to her entire family
Henry and Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Our hearts break for you all!! She was such a precious lady, and will be missed by everyone that was blessed to have her in their life. Our prayers will be with you as you say goodbye! Love, Henry and Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Henry and Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Our hearts break for you all!! She was such a precious lady, and will be missed by everyone that was blessed to have her in their life. Our prayers will be with you as you say goodbye! Love, Henry and Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Dale & Laura Andrews
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Heartfelt condolences to her family at the loss of a beloved & beautiful soul. May they know comfort that she's in the loving arms of her Lord above. She will always be watching over them from the heavens & guiding them through their life's journey till they see her again. Prayers for her beloved family & friends left to mourn her passing.
Bubba and Betty Laxson
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Our prayers and condolences for Family and Friends. I know she will be greatly missed. She raised a wonderful caring and Loving Family. May God grant each and evéryone his Peace that passeth all understanding ????????
Jackie Sanders "That other mean woman from the Assessor's office"
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Dear Bell Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Ellen. Prayers for you all.
Lynette (Burt) Murphy
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Dr. Pat and family:
I am so sorry to see the loss of Ellen. What a dear lady she was. You are each in my thoughts and prayers.