Eleanor Ann Bell

Eleanor Ann Bell, 88, died, on Nov. 11, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.

S h e was born on Dec. 24, 1932, in Lincoln to Melvin and Marie Clark.

She was united in marriage to Jack E. Bell in August 1954. He died on Aug. 22, 1997.

Eleanor attended high school in Independence. She went on to earn a Bachelors degree from Kansas State University in 1954, and continued to receive a Masters degree in education from the University of Missouri.

She taught at Scott City Elementary School, Selden High School, Claflin Schools, Barton County Community College, and Great Bend Middle School.

Eleanor had been a resident of Great Bend since 1973, after moving from St. Louis. She was a member of the Great Bend Panhellenic, Chi Omega sorority, Chapter DU of PEO, Concord Investment Club, Monday Book Club, First United Methodist Church, Creatures of Habit choral group, a lifetime member of the Kansas State University Alumni Association, and also a member of the Kansas State University President’s Club.

Eleanor loved to travel, cook, read and be with family.

Survivors include her children, DeLayne Ewing and husband, Doug, and Spencer Bell and wife, Vija; a sister, Carol Ryan; grandchildren, Evan Ewing and wife, Lindsey, Lauren Ewing and husband, Matt, and Preston Bell; and two nieces, Pam Larson and family, and Wendy Bennett and family.

She was also preceded in death by her previously departed, long-time friend, Jerry Schnittker.

Funeral service was held Nov. 17 at the First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Tim Bever presiding. Burial was at the Great Bend Cemetery.

Donations are suggested for a scholarship to Kansas State University for Great Bend High School graduates, in the name of Jack E. Bell and Eleanor Ann Bell Kansas State University Scholarship Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, Ks. 67530.

Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.