Carol Bell, age 81, of Washington, Iowa, died Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Halcyon House following a short illness.

Calling hours will begin 1:00 p.m. Sunday at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. A private family interment will take place at the Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington. Memorials have been established for the Washington Municipal Band. Online condolences may be sent for Carol's family through the web at www.jonesfh.com

Carol was born June 9, 1941, in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of Gilbert Dale and Mary Elisabeth (Statler) Lance. She attended school at Grant Country School through eighth grade and graduated from Washington High School in 1959. Carol was united in marriage to Pete Bell on March 26, 1961, in Washington, Iowa.

Carol lived most of her life in Washington county. She enjoyed helping her husband with the family farm operation. Carol worked at Washington State Bank for almost fifty years. Carol was a member of the United Methodist Church where she was the church organist for many years. Carol was an accomplished seamstress and especially enjoyed making quilts. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Pete Bell of Washington, Iowa; son, Lance Bell and wife Kerri of Washington, Iowa; two daughters: Billa Armstrong and husband Kenny of Washington, Iowa; and Jeanne McCabe of Madison, Wisconsin; and six grandchildren: Ellie Bell and Sophie Bell; Kati Armstrong-Brock and husband Matt; Kelsi Uthe and husband Nick; and Delaney McCabe and Dylan McCabe; five great-grandchildren: Brooklyn and Colton Uthe; Aiden Davis; and Olivia and Gage Brock; and three sisters: Alice Cordts and husband Don of Le Claire, Iowa; Connie Mineart and husband Mike of Swisher, Iowa; and Judy Nelson of Heyburn, Idaho.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents; her son-in-law Bill McCabe; and brother-in-law Ty Nelson.