Yevonda Lynn Bell, 72, of Carmi, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026. She was born on Thursday, August 5, 1954, in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of Dearl and Hilda (Browning) Williams. Yevonda married Ronald D. Bell on November 8, 1975, in Midland Texas. She worked for Dr. Stricklin for a time and as an Activity Director at a local nursing home. Yevonda was a member of Ashland Christian Church. She was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary, of the Carmi VFW. Yevonda enjoyed fishing, camping and riding motorcycles. Most of all, she loved being with family.
Yevonda is survived by her husband of 50 years, Ronald Bell of Carmi, IL.; her children, Leslie Marie Willis, Jason Dean (Chantel) Bell and Nancy (Brett) Shreve; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Mike Williams and Darrel Williams; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Brenda Kay Holloman.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in the chapel of of Roberts and Cook Funeral Service, 101 Edgewood Lane Carmi, Illinois, with Braden Willis officiating. Burial will follow immediately at Union Ridge Cemetery. Family may visit from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. friends may call on the family from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Roberts and Cook Funeral Service has been entrusted with arrangements.
