Claudette LaJuana Bell passed peacefully in her sleep on January 8, 2023 at the age of 87 and is now with the Lord. Claudette was born January 10, 1935 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to her parents, Rhea Bud Collier I and Ruby Inez (Smith) Collier. On June 1, 1956, Claudette married Johnnie Grant Bell I and together shared more than 67 years of marriage. It was her life's desire to be a wife and mother. Claudette was a member of Southwest Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. Claudette will be deeply missed.

Claudette was preceded in death by her:

Parents, Rhea Bud and Ruby Inez Collier;

Sisters: Rheamah Lange and June Straka;

Claudette leaves cherished memories with her:

Loving husband, Johnnie Grant Bell I;

Children: Shauna (Bell) Gowens and husband Rick, Johnnie "Deuce" Bell II and wife Angela, and Deneen Bell;

Grandchildren: Johnnie "Trey" Bell III and wife Katie, Dewayne Bell and wife Robyn, Jared Gowens and wife Carolyn, Leisel (Gowens) McCurtain and husband Zack, Erick Gowens and wife Hailee, Triston Oden and fiancé Kaitlyn Barmer, and Brodie Bell;

Great-grandchildren: Aubree, Kinlee, Johnnie "Cort" Bell IV; Allie, Emma Bell; Price, Boyd, Larson, Merritt, Wynne Gowens; Kayden, Kennedy, Grace Gowens; Tatum Oden;

And one great expectation;

Brothers: Rhea "Buddy" Collier and W.A. Collier;

Brother-in-law, Vernon Straka;

As well as many extended nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.