Beth Ann Bell

Beth Ann Bell, age 87, a lifelong resident of Barnsdall, Oklahoma, and later Bartlesville, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Beth was born on October 12, 1938, in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, to Dallas Leroy Clark and Idabel Inez (Gamble) Clark. She attended school in Barnsdall and proudly graduated, remaining deeply connected to her hometown throughout her life. During her working years, Beth spent most of her career as a secretary, where she was known for her dedication and reliability. She worked for Bareco, Petrolite, and Baker Hughes, forming lasting friendships along the way. In 1958, Beth married the love of her life, William Everett Bell, beginning a marriage rooted in love, faith, and family. Together they built a life filled with laughter, service, and strong community ties. Beth’s favorite roles in life were being a grandmother and great-grandmother. She also loved cooking for those she cared about, attending church, and, above all else, her hometown of Barnsdall, Oklahoma. Many have said Beth was always kind and funny, full of wisdom, and never short on advice, often offering it before you even realized you needed it. She was affectionately known as the “town elder,” a true Barnsdall legend, and a constant, steady presence with a heart as big as the town itself. A true “Big Heart Day Staple”. Beth was preceded in death by all members of her generation, including her parents; her beloved husband, William; her sister; her brother-in-law; her mother- and father-in-law; her daughter-in-law; and her niece. She is survived by her three sons and two daughters-in-law, one sister-in-law, her wonderful grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as her nieces, nephews, and many extended family members, both related by blood and by love. Beth Ann Bell will be remembered for her warmth, her humor, her steady guidance, and the lasting mark she left on Barnsdall and all who were lucky enough to know her. Beth Ann Bell, age 87, a lifelong resident of Barnsdall, Oklahoma, and later Bartlesville, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Beth was born on October 12, 1938, in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, to Dallas Leroy Clark and Idabel Inez (Gamble) Clark. She attended school in Barnsdall and proudly graduated, remaining deeply connected to her hometown throughout her life. During her working years, Beth spent most of her career as a secretary, where she was known for her dedication and reliability. She worked for Bareco, Petrolite, and Baker Hughes, forming lasting friendships along the way. In 1958, Beth married the love of her life, William Everett Bell, beginning a marriage rooted in love, faith, and family. Together they built a life filled with laughter, service, and strong community ties. Beth’s favorite roles in life were being a grandmother and great-grandmother. She also loved cooking for those she cared about, attending church, and, above all else, her hometown of Barnsdall, Oklahoma. Many have said Beth was always kind and funny, full of wisdom, and never short on advice, often offering it before you even realized you needed it. She was affectionately known as the “town elder,” a true Barnsdall legend, and a constant, steady presence with a heart as big as the town itself. A true “Big Heart Day Staple”. Beth was preceded in death by all members of her generation, including her parents; her beloved husband, William; her sister; her brother-in-law; her mother- and father-in-law; and her daughter-in-law. She is survived by her three sons and two daughters-in-law, one sister-in-law, her wonderful grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as her nieces, nephews, and many extended family members, both related by blood and by love. Beth Ann Bell will be remembered for her warmth, her humor, her steady guidance, and the lasting mark she left on Barnsdall and all who were lucky enough to know her.

Beth Ann Bell

October 12, 1938 - January 20, 2026