Carolyn Bell

Carolyn S. Bell, age 81, of Portland passed away Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Lebanon, Missouri, on Nov. 18, 1941, the daughter of Wayne Wilford and Wanda June (Nix) Wyatt. She was married on Sept. 14, 1956, to Jerry Bell and he passed away on July 27, 2017.

Carolyn was a police dispatcher for 35 years. Carolyn enjoyed knitting and crocheting, playing bingo and being with her family.

Surviving are one son, Timmie Bell of Portland; one daughter, Deanna Cline (husband: Trent) of Portland; one sister, Nita Jones of Hartford City; 11 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Bell Jr.; a daughter, Corina Boice; and three brothers, Roger, Randy and Larry Wyatt.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. in the Center Cemetery with Pastor Steve Arnold presiding.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home. 

Memorials can be made to Everheart Hospice.