She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Perry.

Mrs. Bell was born in Sopchoppy to Samuiel Alexander McKenzie and Lola Willis McKenzie, and was a lifelong resident of this area. She was retired as a supervisor for various State agencies and was a member of the Womens Auxillary of VFW Post #3308. An avid traveler and Airstream owner, she was also a charter member of Big Bend Florida Unit #153 of the WBCCI.

Other survivors include two sons, Gary and Ronnie; a sister Dora; a brother David; a granddaughter Linzy; and many loving friends and other relatives.

She was preceded in death on November 7th of this year by her son Ricky.