LILLIAN KAY BELL

Lillian Kay Bell, 70, of Mountain Home, AR was born on May 20, 1941 in Bell, CA the daughter of Raymond and Eva (Burks) Joy. She was taken to heaven on April 6, 2012 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, AR.

Mrs. Bell was a loving mother who raised three boys on her own until she met James Bell. They were married on June 23, 1988 in West Plains, MO. Lillian was a nurse’s aid for many years and loved taking care of the elderly.

She is survived by her husband James Bell of the home in Mountain Home, AR; three sons Kelley Bussard and Charlie, Kevin Bussard and Jennifer, and Ronnie Bussard and Shawna; also a brother Gary Joy and Tammy; and two sisters Linda Stivers and Mike, and Betty Robbins and Donnie; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father Raymond Joy; her mother Eva Joy; two brothers Donnie Joy and Leon Joy; infant brothers; and one grandson Cody Ray Bussard.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 13, 2012 in the White Oak Cemetery in Rogersville, MO with Danny Ponder officiating. Open visitation will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2012 in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO. On line condolences may be made at www.clinkingbeardfuneralhome.com.