Richa Dean Bell

Richa Dean Bell, 90, of Little Rock, Arkansas, died Monday, March 10, 2014, at her home. She was born June 2, 1923, in Bigelow, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Dan and Lena (Caldwell) Loomis. She was also preceded in death by sons, Ray Bell and Larry Bell; brothers, Daniel and Raymond Loomis; and her daughter-in-law, Wilma Shue. Mrs. Bell was retired from the Timex Corporation; and was a member of the Rosedale Baptist Church for many years; most recently she was a member of South Highland Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Loal B. Bell; her daughter, Linda Kay Fair and husband Mike; her sister, Margaret Sisco; daughter-in-law, Linda Bell Stanford; 6 grandchildren, Ray Bell, Hollie Kennedy, Shana Banks, Selena Newby, Joey Fair and Amy Hopper; 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral will be at 11 a.m., Friday in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth. Burial will follow in Pine Crest Memorial Park, under the direction of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth. 501-661-9111 Nanny, you have been such an inspiration to us. You taught us to love God, love one another, and always be thankful for what we have. We love you and miss you tremendously. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in Richa Dean's name to Baptist Hospice, 11900 Colonel Glenn Road, Suite 2000, Little Rock, Arkansas 72210. Please send your messages of love, comfort and support to Richa Dean's online guestbook at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.