Miriam E. Bell

Miriam E. Bell, 78, of Rogers, died July 10, 2013, in Rogers. She was born on July 2, 1935, in Medora, Ill., to Harry and Oleta (Varble) Johnston.

She was the wife of Richard Bell, whom she married May 10, 1952.

She was a member at the Lakeside Baptist Church and of TOPS. She volunteered at the Wellness Center and was an avid Bingo player and bird watcher. She enjoyed being the first in line for blueberry picking every season. She was very active all her life and always ran a tight ship.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; sons, Rick and Randy Bell; and brother, Robert Johnston.

Survivors include her sons, Jim Bell (Julie) of Bella Vista and Jeff Bell of Rogers; daughters, Deb Hovey of Rogers, Laura Kesel of Bella Vista, Donna Nessmith (John) of Pea Ridge and Lisa Fields (John) of Rogers; sisters, Maxine Wahlheim of Illinois, Harriet Land of California, Dorothy Throop of Alaska and Sarah Barraza of California; 16 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.

Visitation was from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 2013, at Rollins Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral service was at 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. at Lakeside Baptist Church, 15891 E. Highway 12, Rogers.

Burial followed at Bentonville City Cemetery.

Donations, in her honor, can be made to Circle of Life, 901 Jones Rd., Springdale, AR 72762.

Online condolences can be made at www.rollinsfuneral.com.