Helen E. Harbourt Bell, 100, of Shadyside, Ohio died Monday January 2, 2012.
She was born July 24, 1911 in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, a daughter of the late Asa Odell and Lizzie Beatty Harbourt.
She was Presbyterian by faith and taught Sunday school for 35 years, and sang in the choir for 50 years. She was very loving and devoted to each of her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, J. Prentice Bell, her son; P. Roy Bell, her sister; Irene Martin, her brother; David Harbourt, and her step brother; Nathan Harbourt.
She is survived by her son; Richard Bonnie Bell of Shadyside, Ohio, her daughter in law; Phyllis Bell, of Shadyside, Ohio and her sister; Agnes Sherman of Galion, Ohio, six grandchildren; David Lil Bell, Barbara Todd Ankrom, Matt Kim Bell, Beth Doyle, Brad Denise Bell, Rebecca Rob Tucker, three step grandchildren; Kenneth Cathy Whorton, David Lori Whorton, Steve Erin Whorton, twelve great grandchildren; Taylor, Devon, Hunter, Shannon, Derek, Fallon, Mannix, Macrae, Ashton, Allison, Carlie, and Kyle, and her great great granddaughter, Riley.
Family and friends will be received Thursday January 5, 2012 at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home and Crematory 3900 Central Ave. Shadyside, Ohio 43947 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm where services will be held Friday January 6, 2012 at 11am with Pastor Pete Walburn officiating.
Interment will follow in Belmont Memorial Cemetery, St. Clairsville, Ohio.
Condolences online at altmeyer.com
Dear Rich and Bonnie: We were so sorry to hear of your loss. God be
with you and the family, and give you peace. Miss you from the Liberty Bell. Sincerely,
Rich and Anita Berry
Helen and i both blived in shadyside for many years but i never met her untill i came to ccrc tolive we immediatly became friends she always watched for me to join her in thegroup activities i will miss her imencley. i know she is happy in her new home.
I had the priviledge of knowing Mrs. Bell. She was a beautiful person and loved the Lord. We shared alot especially our love for the Lord. She will be missed by me but I know she is singing with the angels and loving every minute of it. Until we meet again, keep on singing!!!
I have fond memories of singing in the choir at First Presbyterian Church with Helen and Prentice over forty years ago. She was a great lady!
I have only known Ms Bell for the past year as she was in the room next to my Mother, Rae Baker at CCRC; they shared a room during this past October’s flood. She was a kind and gracious person and was a great help in getting my Mother settled in at CCRC. Always smiling and cheerful; take peace in knowing she now rests with her Savior. My Sympathies on your loss. R Michael Baker
I will miss you very much
I would like to give you my Condolences. You do not know me but my Dad was at CCRC for about 1 and a half years. He passed away in October 2010. It was always a pleasure to see and talk to Helen. Every time that I visited Dad, Helen was always one of the first people I ran into. She was so friendly to my dad and Myself. I will miss her dearly.
Bill Annett
My sincere condolences for the loss of your mother, sister and grandmother go out to all. She must have been a fine influence on all your lives. Though I do not know you personally I read her obituary with much interest. Helen’s step-brother, Nathan, was my first cousin. His mother, Rachel Whinnery Harbourt, was the sister of my mother – Mabel Whinnery Stratton. My mother would correspond with Millie, Nathan’s wife, and had some contact after Nathan’s death. I would like to know if the family has any contact with Rusty, Nathan & Millie’s son. I have a few pictures of Nathan and his mother’s family should Rusty be interested. I live near the Walton Retirement Home, and can be contacted at 1194 East Main Street, Barnesville, OH, 43713; 740-425-1267; or giffenwickham@att.net. May your time together today be very blessed with the presence of our Lord. In love, Martha Stratton Giffen
On behalf of the Mt. Pleasant High School Alumni Association I extend sincere condolences to Helen’s family. Jim Nichols, President of the Alumni Association.
Our memories of your mother are precious, she will be missed forever! We were neighbors and she taught Chelsea several songs on the piano.
God Bless,
Pam, Jesse and Chelsea Tamburin
Rich & Bonnie–so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Rich & Dave
We are sorry to hear of your loss.
LeMoyne & Shelia
Rich, Bonnie, and Family,
You family is in my thoughts and prayers in this time of need. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to contact me.
To All of the Bell Family,
So sorry to read about Helen. She was such a sweet and faithful woman of God. I always enjoyed visiting her. What a blessing that she was able to celebrate 100 years of life! Remembering and praying for you as you trust in the Resurrection promises of Jesus!
Love in Christ,
Alice