Pearl Irene Bell was born April 17, 1923 at Fredericktown, Missouri, the daughter of Roy and Celia Means and passed away on September 18, 2018 at Fredericktown at the age of 95 years.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents, brother Otis Means, sisters Dorothy Lamb & Florence (Betty) Morrow. Also, her husband Robert Bell whom she married on February 9, 1946 at Fredericktown.

Irene is survived by her daughter Karen (John) Wright, grandchildren Jeremy (Amy) Harding of Fredericktown and Robert (Ashley) Wright of Fort Campbell, Kentucky, great grandchildren Liam and Cullen Wright.

Irene was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She enjoyed canning, reading, flowers, gardening and spending time with her family.