Bell, Wilma Elizabeth 1926-2014

BELL, ELLIOTT, GODDARD, PEDERSON, JEFFERDS, DAVIS

Posted By: Ruth Maring - Volunteer
Date: 9/5/2014 at 17:08:27

Wilma E. Bell, 88, of Camanche, passed away, Thursday, August 21, 2014 at the Harmony House – Clinton.

Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00-3:00pm at the Camanche Chapel Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes & Crematory. Funeral Services will be 1:00pm, Monday, August 25, 2014 at the Camanche Chapel Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes & Crematory. Burial will be in the Clinton Lawn Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting her obituary at www.snellzornig.com

Wilma Elizabeth Goddard was born on January 28, 1926 in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of Leland and Irene (Elliott) Goddard. She was a 1943 graduate of Clinton High School. She married Lawrence Bell on January 2, 1945 in Chicago he died March 6, 2006.

Wilma was a homemaker. She worked part-time at the V Store in Camanche and operated the Deacons Bench gift shop out of her home.

Wilma was a member of First Baptist Church – Camanche and was the Sunday School pianist. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Wilma is survived by three daughters: Janet Pederson of Camanche, Barbara (Thomas) Jefferds of Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, and Beverly (Butch) Davis of Camanche; one son: David (Becky) Bell of Westerville, Ohio; 8 grandchidlren, 5 great-grandchildren and a great-great grandchild.

Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, two brothers, and one granddaughter.

Memorials can be made to the First Baptist Church – Camanche or the Harmony House.
The family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to the staff of Harmony House for their loving care of Wilma and also to her friend Mary Tyler for her monthly letter and cards.