Kathryn Graham Bell

Kathryn Elizabeth Bell, 81, of Mansfield, LA, passed away to eternal rest on March 1, 2024, after a long illness. She was born on September 5, 1942, in Corpus Christi, and raised in the small south Texas town of Raymondville. 

 She will be missed by her husband, Samie Don Bell; her daughters, Tami Bell Seago and Jeanie Bell Bacon; her son, John Wesley Bell; her grandchildren, Cody Seago, Elizabeth Seago, Kenny Bacon, and Mariah Bryan; and five great-grandchildren. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Ike and Nell Graham; her infant son, Baby Bell; and her sisters, Shirley Mullins and Barbara Marsh.

 Kathy was a devoted wife and mother who found beauty in everything. She had a passion for photography, painting and enjoying nature.

Graveside services for Kathy will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, 1822 Smithport Lake Road, Carmel, Louisiana on March 5 at 2:00 with fellowship to follow at Carmel Baptist Church, 2127 Smithport Lake Road.  Pastor Russ LaFleur will be officiating the service. 

 Pallbearers will be Jerry Seago, Tray Marsh, Cody Seago, Kenny Bacon, Eddie Farris, and Westin Airhart.