Rebecca "Becky" Bell of Springfield, MO died February 19, 2014 at Barton House in Nashville, TN, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's.
She was born October 12, 1924, in Humansville, MO. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Eugene Bell, and her parents, Louis and Claudia Grass.
She is survived by her daughter, Glenda (Bill) Newton; son, Barry (Barbara) Bell; grandchildren, Amy (Joe) Berra; Allison (Brian) Abrahams; Lauren Lowe; Harrison Lowe, and great grandson, Ashton Lowe.
She attended Humansville High School where she graduated as valedictorian. She attended Missouri State, where she majored in Latin and English. She graduated magna cum laude in 1945.
Becky began her teaching career at Republic and Willard high schools. She then taught at Missouri State for fifteen years. She earned her Master's Degree in Education from the University of Missouri.
She married Eugene Bell in 1949. Together, they formed a home improvement company, Bell Air Co., and started their family. Becky and Eugene enjoyed many adventures together, including annual travels across the country as devoted members of the Model T Ford Club. In 1997, they were the recipients of the Rosenthal Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the promotion of the Club.
In 1963, Becky joined the faculty at Hillcrest High School. Becky gained many honors during her teaching career, including being named favorite teacher by several of the graduating classes and having the Rebecca Bell Foreign Language Scholarship named in her honor.
In 1973, Freedoms Foundation in Valley Forge, PA, conferred upon her the Valley Forge Teachers Medal for her notable contribution to youth. In 1985, Drury College bestowed upon her its Community Service award and she also was first runner-up for the state of Missouri's Teacher of the year. In 2003, she was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Humansville High School.
As a freelance writer, she frequently had profiles published in Springfield! Magazine. She contributed articles to The Vintage Ford, the national publication of the Model T Ford Club of America. Becky had been a very active member of Central Christian Church since 1964, serving in many positions of leadership. Her love of the Church, coupled with her stellar teaching abilities, made her one of the most revered Sunday school teachers for almost twenty-five years.
Becky changed and inspired the lives of many of her students. She surpassed many challenges to become a celebrated teacher and leader. Her selflessness and love of teaching permeated every part of her life, as a wife, mother, grandmother, mentor, and friend.
Published in the News-Leader from May 30 to June 6, 2014
She was born October 12, 1924, in Humansville, MO. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Eugene Bell, and her parents, Louis and Claudia Grass.
She is survived by her daughter, Glenda (Bill) Newton; son, Barry (Barbara) Bell; grandchildren, Amy (Joe) Berra; Allison (Brian) Abrahams; Lauren Lowe; Harrison Lowe, and great grandson, Ashton Lowe.
She attended Humansville High School where she graduated as valedictorian. She attended Missouri State, where she majored in Latin and English. She graduated magna cum laude in 1945.
Becky began her teaching career at Republic and Willard high schools. She then taught at Missouri State for fifteen years. She earned her Master's Degree in Education from the University of Missouri.
She married Eugene Bell in 1949. Together, they formed a home improvement company, Bell Air Co., and started their family. Becky and Eugene enjoyed many adventures together, including annual travels across the country as devoted members of the Model T Ford Club. In 1997, they were the recipients of the Rosenthal Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the promotion of the Club.
In 1963, Becky joined the faculty at Hillcrest High School. Becky gained many honors during her teaching career, including being named favorite teacher by several of the graduating classes and having the Rebecca Bell Foreign Language Scholarship named in her honor.
In 1973, Freedoms Foundation in Valley Forge, PA, conferred upon her the Valley Forge Teachers Medal for her notable contribution to youth. In 1985, Drury College bestowed upon her its Community Service award and she also was first runner-up for the state of Missouri's Teacher of the year. In 2003, she was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Humansville High School.
As a freelance writer, she frequently had profiles published in Springfield! Magazine. She contributed articles to The Vintage Ford, the national publication of the Model T Ford Club of America. Becky had been a very active member of Central Christian Church since 1964, serving in many positions of leadership. Her love of the Church, coupled with her stellar teaching abilities, made her one of the most revered Sunday school teachers for almost twenty-five years.
Becky changed and inspired the lives of many of her students. She surpassed many challenges to become a celebrated teacher and leader. Her selflessness and love of teaching permeated every part of her life, as a wife, mother, grandmother, mentor, and friend.
Published in the News-Leader from May 30 to June 6, 2014
Rebecca "Becky" Bell of Springfield, MO died February 19, 2014 at Barton House in Nashville, TN, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's.
She was born October 12, 1924, in Humansville, MO. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Eugene Bell, and her parents, Louis and Claudia Grass.
She is survived by her daughter, Glenda (Bill) Newton; son, Barry (Barbara) Bell; grandchildren, Amy (Joe) Berra; Allison (Brian) Abrahams; Lauren Lowe; Harrison Lowe, and great grandson, Ashton Lowe.
She attended Humansville High School where she graduated as valedictorian. She attended Missouri State, where she majored in Latin and English. She graduated magna cum laude in 1945.
Becky began her teaching career at Republic and Willard high schools. She then taught at Missouri State for fifteen years. She earned her Master's Degree in Education from the University of Missouri.
She married Eugene Bell in 1949. Together, they formed a home improvement company, Bell Air Co., and started their family. Becky and Eugene enjoyed many adventures together, including annual travels across the country as devoted members of the Model T Ford Club. In 1997, they were the recipients of the Rosenthal Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the promotion of the Club.
In 1963, Becky joined the faculty at Hillcrest High School. Becky gained many honors during her teaching career, including being named favorite teacher by several of the graduating classes and having the Rebecca Bell Foreign Language Scholarship named in her honor.
In 1973, Freedoms Foundation in Valley Forge, PA, conferred upon her the Valley Forge Teachers Medal for her notable contribution to youth. In 1985, Drury College bestowed upon her its Community Service award and she also was first runner-up for the state of Missouri's Teacher of the year. In 2003, she was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Humansville High School.
As a freelance writer, she frequently had profiles published in Springfield! Magazine. She contributed articles to The Vintage Ford, the national publication of the Model T Ford Club of America. Becky had been a very active member of Central Christian Church since 1964, serving in many positions of leadership. Her love of the Church, coupled with her stellar teaching abilities, made her one of the most revered Sunday school teachers for almost twenty-five years.
Becky changed and inspired the lives of many of her students. She surpassed many challenges to become a celebrated teacher and leader. Her selflessness and love of teaching permeated every part of her life, as a wife, mother, grandmother, mentor, and friend.
Published in the News-Leader from May 30 to June 6, 2014
She was born October 12, 1924, in Humansville, MO. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Eugene Bell, and her parents, Louis and Claudia Grass.
She is survived by her daughter, Glenda (Bill) Newton; son, Barry (Barbara) Bell; grandchildren, Amy (Joe) Berra; Allison (Brian) Abrahams; Lauren Lowe; Harrison Lowe, and great grandson, Ashton Lowe.
She attended Humansville High School where she graduated as valedictorian. She attended Missouri State, where she majored in Latin and English. She graduated magna cum laude in 1945.
Becky began her teaching career at Republic and Willard high schools. She then taught at Missouri State for fifteen years. She earned her Master's Degree in Education from the University of Missouri.
She married Eugene Bell in 1949. Together, they formed a home improvement company, Bell Air Co., and started their family. Becky and Eugene enjoyed many adventures together, including annual travels across the country as devoted members of the Model T Ford Club. In 1997, they were the recipients of the Rosenthal Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the promotion of the Club.
In 1963, Becky joined the faculty at Hillcrest High School. Becky gained many honors during her teaching career, including being named favorite teacher by several of the graduating classes and having the Rebecca Bell Foreign Language Scholarship named in her honor.
In 1973, Freedoms Foundation in Valley Forge, PA, conferred upon her the Valley Forge Teachers Medal for her notable contribution to youth. In 1985, Drury College bestowed upon her its Community Service award and she also was first runner-up for the state of Missouri's Teacher of the year. In 2003, she was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Humansville High School.
As a freelance writer, she frequently had profiles published in Springfield! Magazine. She contributed articles to The Vintage Ford, the national publication of the Model T Ford Club of America. Becky had been a very active member of Central Christian Church since 1964, serving in many positions of leadership. Her love of the Church, coupled with her stellar teaching abilities, made her one of the most revered Sunday school teachers for almost twenty-five years.
Becky changed and inspired the lives of many of her students. She surpassed many challenges to become a celebrated teacher and leader. Her selflessness and love of teaching permeated every part of her life, as a wife, mother, grandmother, mentor, and friend.
Published in the News-Leader from May 30 to June 6, 2014
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