Ellen Lou Bell

September 21, 1928 - February 15, 2020

Ellen Lou Bell, 91, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away on February 15, 2020. Ellen was born the daughter of Floyd Brittin and Betty Stanley on September 21, 1928, in Rensselaer, Indiana. Ellen was united in marriage with Howard (Sam) Lewis Bell on January 9, 1960. This year the couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Ellen resided in the Turner area for 45 years where she started and retired from Bell Ceramics. She adored the art of ceramics and teaching it to the women in the community. She was admired for her beautiful crocheting. Most of all who know her are blessed with her beautiful handwork. Wherever there was good music, she and Sam would be the first ones on the dance floor cutting a rug in style. "I would rather play cards than eat" is something we've all heard her say many times. She truly delighted in beating your hand while fun was always guaranteed. At the age of 87 and 89 both Ellen and Sam confessed their faith by water baptism. Being Ellen was extremely afraid of water made it even more of a monumental statement. More than anything, Ellen was proud of her family and grandchildren. Ellen Lou Bell is preceded in death by both of her parents. Ellen is survived by her husband Howard (Sam) Lewis Bell; son Terence Willis; daughters Rhonda Willis Hooper (Nick) and Angela Smith Chase (Dennis, deceased); sister Norma Brittin Kovac; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and beloved nieces and nephew. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2020, from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at Maple Hill Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 A.M. Burial will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery.