Nathalia, (Shalie) Bell

Nathalia, (Shalie) Bell, passed away at home on Sunday, January 30, 2022, surrounded by family. Born May 9, 1929, in Blacklick Township, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Aletha Fae (McQuown) Mikesell. Shalie was predeceased in death by her husband Jack Bell, whom she married June 4, 1982. She is survived by her children, Linda Porter, Sandie Brainerd, Ron Owens, (Robin), Kim Kelly, (Jib), 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 1 great -great grandson, (2 more babies due this month), and her step-daughters, Jackie Bell-Sargood, (Skip), Melissa Bell-Johnson, (Frank), and Mimi Bell-Brown. She is also survived by her sister, Kathleen Stutzman, (Jim), brother, Robert Mikesell, Jr., (Marlene), and numerous nieces and nephews. Shalie excelled as a seamstress working privately and for the Orvis Company. Her passion though, was her flower gardens which she and Jack worked in side by side spring, summer and fall. The family wants to thank the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region for their loving care and support of Shalie for the past 3 years. A Celebration of Life will be announced by the family at a later date for Shalie and Jack jointly. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region c/o Brewster-Shea Funeral Services PO Box 885 Manchester Center, VT 05255.