Obituaries

Nelda Dianne Keister Bell, 75, of Clarksburg, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016.  She was born in Clarksburg on February 16, 1941, a daughter of the late Pete Keister and Ercel Gay Deen Keister Swisher.

She was married to Alexander Graham Bell, who preceded her in death.

Surviving are four children, Rebecca L. “Becky” Bell of Columbus, OH, Leslie A. “Buddy” Bell, of Myrtle Beach, SC, Barbara Oldaker and her husband Gary S. of Clarksburg, and Alex “Buffy” Bell II of Salem; 11 grandchildren, Stacy Forinash and her husband Matt, Joshua Steven Oldaker and his wife Tara, Christy Eagle and her husband Dale, Shawn Bell and his wife Amy, Christopher Bell, Cathy Queen and her husband Marty, Buddy Gerald Bell and his wife Kate, Alex “Tre” Bell III and his wife Shelby, Kenny Bell, Joseph Bell, and Chance Bell.; six great grandchildren, Taylor Paige Forinash, Killian Bell, Aaron Bell, Nevaeh Bell, Sadie Forinash and Avery Queen; and one sister, Barbara Joy Wyckoff of Clarksburg.  She was also preceded in death by one grandson, Nicky Bell; one brother, Robert Lee Keister; and her step father, Rolfe Swisher.

Mrs. Bell was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant.  She was an avid softball player, having been an umpire as well.  She loved Bingo and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Family and friends may call at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison Street, Nutter Fort on Sunday, July 10, 2016 from 1:30 to 5:00 pm.  In keeping with her request, Mrs. Bell will be cremated following the visitation.

Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com.  A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home.