Ruby Lee Bell

Ruby Lee Bell, daughter of Wilhelm and Lydia (Burns) Schmidt, was born October 17, 1935 in Galesburg, Michigan. She departed this life Saturday, August 6, 2022 in Lake Regional Hospital, Osage Beach, Missouri, at the age eighty-six years, nine months, and twenty-days. In February, 1955, Ruby was united in marriage to Aubrey Bell, and to this union four children were born. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Bell; her parents, Wilhelm and Lydia Schmidt; a son, Richard “JJ” Bell; and two brothers, Fred and Charles Schmidt. She is survived by her children, Liz Thorpe and husband Max of Edgar Springs, Missouri, Carl Bell and wife Shelley, and Doris Bell, both of Camdenton, Missouri; her grandchildren, Samantha, Kate, Meghan, and Emily; as well as a host of other relatives and many dear friends. Ruby was raised in Michigan and moved to the Camdenton area during her senior year of high school, and was a graduate of Camdenton High School. Following graduation, Ruby met and married Aubrey Bell and together they made their home. She spent time working as a cook at Ha Ha Tonka Lodge, and later the Lee Plant in Lebanon and eventually would retire from Blair Cedar in Camdenton. Ruby would spend the rest of her years being a devoted homemaker to her family. She loved her Chiefs, especially her favorite players being Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. Ruby was saved and was a member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. She spent her free time fishing, working jig-saw puzzles, reading, watching westerns, working in her flower garden, and watching the black bear play on her property. Ruby was a loving mother, grandmother, and aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and accomplishments and will treasure the many wonderful memories she has created for her family and many dear friends. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until time of service Thursday, August 11, 2022 in the Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, August 11, 2022 in the Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri. Private burial will take place at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in care of the funeral home at 15 Clint Ave, Camdenton, MO 65020 Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton, Missouri.