CATHERINE M. "KAY" BELL

Catherine M. "Kay" Bell, age 83, of White Cloud, MI passed away at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at Peaceful Acres Adult Foster Care Home, Howard City, MI. Born on December 6, 1925 in Farmerville, LA, she was the daughter of Willie and Beulah (Reppond) Bell.On May 30, 1948 she married Clarence "Al" Bell in Camden, AR. Al preceded her in death on May 29, 1991. For many years, Kay lived in Chicago where she was a Deputy and worked as the Supervisor of Returns until her retirement in 1989 with the Cook County Sheriff's Department. Active in politics, Kay volunteered for many years at the Democratic Party 10th Ward in Chicago. In 1990, after her retirement, Kay moved to the Brohman area where she was an active volunteer with the Monroe Township Board, served on the Monroe Township Zoning Board and volunteered at the Commission on Aging assisting with tax preparation. Kay was also an active member of the White Cloud Lions Club assisting with the scholarship program. Kay enjoyed ceramics, stained glass, gardening in her flower garden, feeding and watching the birds at her home.Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Clyde (Connie) Bell of Algonquin, IL; sister-in-law, "Tink" Hines of Chester, VA; several nieces and nephew; many dear friends in the White Cloud area. She was preceded in death by her parents.Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 2009 at Crandell Funeral Home-White Cloud Chapel. Graveside service is 10 a.m. Saturday, November 14, 2009 at South Whitley Cemetery, South Whitley, IN. Memorials may be given in Kay's memory to Renucci House at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Local arrangements have been entrusted to DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, Columbia City, IN. Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register.