Ruth Bell, 87, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on February 21, 2018 at her home in Kings Mountain, NC. Born in Gaston County she was the daughter of the late Hudson Beam and Bessie Helton Beam and was preceded in death by a brother James Beam, and sons Andy Bell and Randy Bell. Ruth was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Cherryville, NC. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

SURVIVORS: Husband of 68 years, Gresham "Joe" William Bell

Sons: Douglas Bell, Kings Mountain, NC

Jerry Bell and wife Jeanne, Kings Mountain, NC

Donald Bell and Pam, Kings Mountain, NC

Brothers: Darrell Beam and wife Brenda, Cherryville, NC

Hudson Beam, Jr. and wife, Francis Bessemer City, NC

Ronald Beam and wife Brenda, Cherryville, NC

Grandchildren: 6 Great Grandchildren: 13

FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, Kings Mountain, NC at 11:00 AM

VISITATION: Saturday, February 24, 2018 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Harris Funeral Home prior to the service.

INTERMENT: Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA