Blenda Bell

Blenda Gail Bell, age 74 of the East Franklin Community, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Gail was a member of Beulah Missionary Baptist Church. She was an avid collector of Noah's Ark and Elvis figurines and artifacts. Gail loved to travel. She was know as "Maw Maw Gail" to many of her "babies" and her grandchildren.

A joint visitation with her late husband, Rodger will be held Tuesday, September 2, 2025 from 12:00 Noon - 2:00 p.m. at Akins Funeral Home in Russellville, where the service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be at East Franklin Cemetery. Brother Jason Burcham will officiate.

Gail is survived by her son, Rodney Bell; grandson, Hayden Bell (Emily); granddaughter, Abigail Bell (Jackson); great grandson, Palmer Bell; brother, Barry Jones (Theresa); sister-in-law, Sheila Jones; nieces, Ashley Jones, Summer, and Raegan; nephews, AJ jones, Little Wendel; and a host of family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Quinton Rodger Bell; son, Jeff Bell; parents, Vernon and Willodean Jones; and brother, Wendell Jones.

Memories and condolences may be shared at akinsfh.com