Kimberly Ann (Kelley) Bell, daughter of JoAnne (Habel) Bradshaw and the late Ferd Kelley, was born July 30, 1967, in Springfield, and passed away Sep. 20, 2020, at her residence in Norwood. She was 53 years of age.
Kim was raised in Norwood and attended Norwood Schools. She lived in California for about eight years and then returned to her hometown, Norwood. Kim had a big heart. She loved people and had a hard time telling anyone “No”. She was willing to help someone anyway she could. Kim thought the world of her grandchildren and loved spending time with them, even if it meant getting down in the floor to play with them and then needing help to get up. She was an arts and crafts person and loved to decorate Christmas trees and make bows. She liked her Diet Pepsi and she was hardly ever seen without one.
Kim was preceded in death by her father, Ferd Kelley, and an infant sister, Barbara Jo Kelley. She is survived by three sons, Christopher Dustin Irwin, of Norwood, Derik Irwin and his wife, Holly, of Mountain Grove, and Taylor Bell of Norwood; one step-son, Steven Irwin, of Bolivar; two step-daughters, Wendy Irwin, of Springfield, and Holly Bunch, of Norwood; her mother, JoAnne Bradshaw, of Norwood; three brothers, Mike Kelley and his wife, Amy, of Mountain Grove; Mark Bradshaw and his wife, Stephanie, of Macomb; and Terry Kelle,y of Rogersville; three sisters, Justine Brown, of Norwood; Tracey Hasler and her husband, Phil, of Sparta; and Brenda Williams, and her husband, Pete, of Norwood; 11 grandchildren and one more on the way; 15 great-grandchildren and two more on the way; and many other relatives and friends who will miss her very much. V
isitation for Kimberly Bell was held Wednesday, Sep. 23, 2020, from 6-8 p.m. at Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home. Graveside services were held Thursday, Sep. 24, 2020, at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery, Norwood, with the Rev. Gary Stigall officiating. Song selections were “Dance In The Sky,” “Head Above Water” and “Amazing Grace.” Taylor Bell, Derik Irwin, Dustin Irwin, Mike Kelley, Mark Bradshaw and Terry Kelley served as pallbearers.
Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home, Mountain Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home. Online condolences: www.craighurttfuneralhome.com.
