Patricia Bell

Patricia Fern Bell

 August 6, 1936 - November 3, 2026

 Patricia F. Bell passed away at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care in Joliet on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at the age of 90. Pat was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt to her wonderful family. Her family was always her priority.

 Born in Geneva, Illinois, Patricia was a proud graduate of Geneva High School. As an adult she went on to attend the College of St. Francis, where she earned a degree in Liberal Arts, graduating with highest honors.

 Patricia was a lifelong member of Grace United Methodist Church where she shared her love of music as the Youth Choir Director for many years, a Girl Scout leader, active member of both the Joliet Junior Woman’s Club and Holly Club. 

Patricia worked as the property manager for Bell Realty, a company she and her husband Sheldon owned for many years. 

Patricia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sheldon Bell; son-in-law, Lloyd Meinhart; great-granddaughter, Rose Sherman; brother, Steve Conner; mother, Fern Conner Fitzgerald; stepfather, Charles Conner; and grandparents, Reuben and Bertha Nelson. 

She is survived by her loving daughters, Kristin (Tom) Mulvey, Melissa Bell-Meinhart, and Amy (Chris) Dow; her grandchildren, Dr. Megan (Dr. Darrin) Worthington, Patrick (Marika Engelhardt) Mulvey, Lauren (Alec) Sherman, Conner (Rachel) Meinhart, Matthew Meinhart, Benjamin Dow, and Emily Dow; and her cherished great-grandchildren, Grace, Claire, Molly, Eleanor, Josephine, Leo, Luci, and Landon. 

She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Lynn Simmons, Rita Garman, and Joan Conner, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

 Funeral service will be held at 11am on Monday, November 9, 2026 at Grace United Methodist Church, 1718 Avalon Ave., Joliet. Visitation will be held before the service from 9-11am. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the JJC Foundation at 1215 Houbolt Rd. Joliet, IL 60431 for the Sheldon and Patricia Bell Business Scholarship or Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431 or Grace United Methodist Church 1718 Avalon Joliet, IL 60435.