Norma “Kee” Bell, 96, of Licking Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born December 19, 1928, in Beggs, Oklahoma, to Wood and Gladys (Jarvis) Duncan. Kee grew up in a large and close-knit family, she was one of ten children. She graduated from Plato High School in 1946 and later attended Draughn Business College, where she earned a degree in Data Processing.
On January 20, 1947, Kee married the love of her life, Robert Lee Bell. Together they built a beautiful life and raised four children: Bobby, Donna, Cathy, and Gary.
Kee was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and found joy in a life filled with simple pleasures and deep family connections. She loved playing bingo at Crows Creek, quilting, gardening, being outdoors, watching birds and butterflies, fishing, puzzles, and reading. Kee found such delight in seeing her flower gardens and azaleas bloom each spring. She was a devoted fan of the St. louis Cardinals.
Her life was centered around her family, and she played an important role in the lives of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and countless friends.
Kee was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, “Lee”; her son, Bobby; and siblings Wanda, Glen, Kenneth, Dwight, Evelyn, Keith, and Jack.
She is survived by her siblings Joann (Andy) Clark and Donnie Duncan of Licking; her children Donna Bean (Arthur) of Republic, Cathy (Lonnie) Daniels of Mountain View, and Gary Bell of Licking; nine grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and many cherished nieces and nephews.
Kee’s legacy of love, faith, and kindness will live on in all who knew her.
