Conda “Connie” Lou Bell, 84, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away at the KC Hospice House, due to complications from congestive heart failure on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 3rd at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO. The family will receive family and friends from 5:00 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 4th in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson, Missouri. Contributions can be made in Connie’s memory to The K.C. Hospice House at: kchospice.org or to a charitable organization of your choice.
Connie was born October 25, 1936 in Kansas City, Missouri, daughter of Alan and Margaret (Garrett) Fowler. She graduated from Central High School, Kansas City, Missouri, class of 1954. Following graduation, she began her career with AT&T. Connie was employed as an Engineer for 33 years. In 1960 she married Jerry M. Bell of Lebanon, MO. They would divorce in 1973. After Connie finished her career at AT&T, she would “Go back to school.” Connie earned her associate of Arts (AA) degree from Metropolitan Community College, class of 1991. She continued to work in the retail industry and served in a variety of capacities as a gift shop manager and fine jewelry sales associate. Connie retired for the last time in 2008. After she retired Connie continued to remain active in her local church as she had for most of her life. She was very involved as a member of First Baptist Church of Grain Valley, MO. Connie was also involved in a number of civic organizations. She was an active member of The Daughters of The American Revolution and the Colonial Dames of the 17th to name a few. Connie also served as a volunteer tour guide at the Bingham Waggoner and Vaile Mansions in Independence, MO. She enjoyed interior decorating, gardening and cooking. Among all of Connie’s interests that which was most important was her personal relationship with her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. Connie continually called on the Lord for knowledge, wisdom and discernment in whatever life decisions she faced. She was a counselor and friend. Over the years she invested her time, her prayers, her life and her love in people. Most of all she was a most excellent Mom and a true follower of Jesus Christ. Her greatest hope was that everyone would come to know Him in a personal way.
Connie was preceded in death by her parents: Alan Lee Fowler of Branson, MO and Margaret Lucille (Garrett) Fowler of Bevier, MO. She is survived by son, Michael Scott Bell (Karen) of Midlothian, VA; daughters, Michaela and Reagan; daughter, Brenda Sue Fischer (Scott) of Blue Springs, MO; and sons, Payton and Logan; cousin and childhood friend, Sandra (Carpenter) Gale of Kansas City, MO.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO 816-847-4441
Margaret Cipolla
2 May 2021Connie was my dear friend for 63 years, we worked together at AT&T and had many great times together. We visited many times when I would come to Kansas City, and talked on the phone all the time. She dearly loved her family and was so proud of each of them. She was so looking forward to her two grandsons both graduating one from high school the other from Wichita State, I am so sorry she didn’t live to see this special occasion. I know she will be watching from heaven. I will so miss her.
With Love,
Margaret Cipolla
Dick Cipolla
2 May 2021Connie was a very fine person. Always thoughtful of others, soft spoken a true friend through many years.
Whenever Connie called my wife, Margaret, at the end of conversation she would always say ” tell Dick i said hello”.
Through all of the years, many miles a part, we always stayed in touch.
We will miss her soft voice. But we are pleased that she is now free from pain and ailments.
Brenda, Mike & family ….you will remain in our prayers…I don’t think Connie needs them anymore. She is fine.
David Hencke
2 May 2023Connie – addressed as “Mrs Bell” to most of us boys visiting the house (also known as “Ma Bell”!) had a wonderful personality and was quite a character with a great sense of humor. She was a great mother to two her two wonderful kids, Mike and Brenda and through them has touched innumerable lives. She is dearly missed.