Shirley Bell

Shirley Bell

February 07, 1928 - January 20, 2025

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Shirley Joan (Westerfield) Bell, 96, of Indianapolis passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who was the rock of our family.  She may be gone but the ripples she leaves behind should sustain us for a great many years.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Georgianna (Gabbert) Westerfield, husband Charles Bell, brothers John Clifford, Jimmy, Gilbert, and Calvin, sisters Gloria, LaDonna, Emma Lorraine, and Sharon, and son-in-law Lanny Parsley.

She is survived by her children Michael (Patricia) Bell, Susan Parsley, Pamela (John) Barrett, Maureen (Michael) Conner, Jeffery (Melissa) Bell, and Brenda (Gordon) Vincent; brother Donald Westerfield, and sisters-in-law Mary Del Westerfield and Anita Westerfield; 13 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, numerous treasured nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great great nieces and nephews, and her very special caregiver Becky Brown who made it possible for her to be comfortable in her home until the very end.

The visitation will be held Sunday, January 26th from 11:00am to 2:00pm at Stevens Mortuary, 5520 W. 10th Street, Indianapolis

Funeral services will be held Monday, January 27th at 11:00am at St Christopher Catholic Church in Speedway, with visitation from 10:00am until the time of the service.

No graveside services will be held.

Donations in Shirley's name can be made to The Salvation Army or St Christopher Catholic Church.

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Cindy Bell Meador
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Aunt Shirley was a wonderful, unique lady. I've never seen her angry, even when we were kids and celebrated Christmas at their home. She always had a huge SMILE that would light up an entire room. She was mostly quiet but you knew if she disagreed with someone or something. Keep in mind I was a youngster and I know she would hide any bad feelings from us..... I loved spending time with her and her family. I always felt comfortable around her. She LOVED all of us!!!
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Mark Keglovits
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Shirley was my second mother. Prayers for the family she will be missed
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Rosemary Poppe
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Shirley was the sweetest lady ever, so sorry for your loss. Praying for the family
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Williamson Stacy
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My deepest condolences love cousin Stacy
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Valerie Eaglin
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Shirley and my Mom, Lorraine were 'best buds' for more than 70 years. Shirley was never afraid to try something new. I have fond memories of when she, Mom, and I would have 'adventures' together. On our trip to Cancun, we encountered an iguana in our hotel room. Shirley said we should call the desk and complain that we were not paying for an extra occupant! When the three of us went to a Neil Diamond concert, our 'chauffer' pulled up in a pickup truck with 2 lawn chairs in the bed. Lorraine didn't take it too well, but Shirley was ready to climb up into the truck! Then there were the birthday margaritas at Chi-Chi's. Shirley, Lorraine, my bestie Marilyn (who shared a birthday with Mom), and myself. Good times! Shirley has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, and I will miss her. Thanks to all the Bell children for sharing your Mom with me. God bless her and welcome her gladly. We will see her again.
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Martha J Hurley
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I have memories of being a brownie and girl scout. We learnt a lot and had a lot of fun. We did the hula and made our own grass skirts with crape paper. I wish you all comfort and blessings in the memories you have. Martha Chandler Hurley

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