Karen Graves Bell

Karen Graves Bell, 54, of Due West, wife of Dr. Robert "Robby" W. Bell, died Sunday, March 23, 2008 at Self Regional Medical Center. She was born in Staunton, VA to the late Clifford J. and Helen Benson Graves. Karen was a beloved member of the Erskine community as the Office Manager for the Athletic Department at Erskine. She was a member of the Due West A.R.P. Church and served as an officer with the Women's Ministry. Karen was a beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter-in-law and friend to all. She is survived by her husband of 31 years of the home; a son, Richard Wilson Bell and his wife Lori of Gretna, VA; a daughter, Cynthia Bell Nicholson and her husband James of Bunnell, FL; two brothers, Wayne Graves of Fairfield, VA and Eugene Graves of Staunton, VA; a sister, Rebecca Miller of New Hope, VA; and five grandchildren, Victoria, Brandon, Arwen, John and Graeme. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM to 8:00PM Monday, March 24, 2008 at Harris Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11:00AM Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at the Due West A.R.P. Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family is at the residence. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorials be sent in memory of Karen to the Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, N.C. 28602. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES is assisting the Bell family.