Gerri H. Bell

Bell, Gerri H., fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, of O'Fallon, Missouri, passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, July 7, 2008 at the age of 82. Dear wife of Al W. Bell; dearest daughter of the late Charles and Julia Slezak; devoted mother of Daniel A. (Chris) Bell, Gary C. (Sally) Bell, Karen (Barry) Steffan, Mike Bell, Barbara J. (Chris) Petersen and Bob Bell; beloved grandmother of Jennifer, Kevin, Debbie, Sherri, Belinda, Chaz, Rebecca, Sarah, Heather, Tim, Jason, Megan, Amanda and Nikki; cherished great-grandmother of Zoey, Zada, Falena, Falon, Fabian, Cody, Paige, Tyler, Dylan, Julia, Charley, Drew, Nash and Andi; dear sister of Dolores "Dokie" Krems; Gerri was also a dear aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to all who knew her. She was a homemaker, dear wife and loving mother. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc., 4470 77th Street East, Palmetto, FL. 34221 or American Lung Association.