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Nancy Bell Obituary

BELL, NANCY PARRIGIN, 85, and ROBERT A. "BOB," 79, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2008 and Friday, December 12, 2008, following a motor vehicle accident. They had been married 58 years. Nancy was a graduate of Centre College Class of 1945 and a retired substitute teacher for Jefferson County Public Schools. Robert was retired from Home Supply and after retiring, continued to farm full time, raising American Saddlebred horses, cattle and hay. They were preceded in death by their parents, Dr. Oliver Hazard Perry Parrigin, Mary Akers Parrigin, Edward Eli Bell and Ethel Bartleson Bell; brother, Robert Abel Parrigin; and sisters, Ruth Bell, Mary B. Clay, Katherine White, Opal Duncan and Anna M. Ryce. They are survived by daughters, Nancy Ruth Bell Denton and Dr. Mary Catherine Bell Little (Anthony); a brother, Oliver Hazard Perry Parrigin Jr.; sister, Mary Snow Brandon; grandchildren, Marcus (Dana), Miles (Laura), Travis and Tyler Denton and Tom and Sarah Little; great-grandchildren, Sydny, Mathew Robert, Madison and Jaxson Denton; sister-in- law, Eileen Parrigin; many loving nieces and nephews; and their best friend "PAT," their 13-year- old Australian Shepherd. Visitation: 3-6:30 p.m. Monday at Middletown Christian Church, concluding with a memorial service at 6:30 p.m. Arrangements: Pearson Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home, 12900 Shelbyville Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Middletown Christian Church, Wayside Christian Mission or 21st Century Parks Floyds Fork Project.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 14 to Dec. 15, 2008.

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Sherry Baldwin

December 28, 2008

Dear Miss Mary Snow and family. I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your sister and brother in law.

Please know, as always, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love

Lee and Jane Stritesky

December 17, 2008

Dear Mary and family,

May the love and tender mercy of God surround you during this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ace Hazelip

December 16, 2008

To Bob's family:
On behalf of all of us at Sam Swope Cadillac, we too have lost a good friend. As shared with his grandson's to do business with Bob was to become his friend. May God bless all of you.

Ardyth Whitson

December 16, 2008

Dearest Mary and family, Words don't seem to be enough..my thoughts and prayers will continue to be lifted. God bless you and yours.
In Christ's love,
Ardyth Whitson

Julie and Jimmy Edwards

December 16, 2008

Mary and Anthony, you have our deepest sympathy. May you truly feel the presence of God and his healing love. You and your family continue to be in our prayers.

Inez Burgan

December 15, 2008

Dear Mary Bell and Family,

I was so sorry to hear of your loss.

Let me know if there is anything I can do for you at this time.

Emily W. Rose

December 15, 2008

Mary, Cissy,
I am so sorry to hear of your parents passing. My thoughts are with you both. I have such fond memories of them both from Middletown Christain Church as well as all the wonderful "fishing" stories our father would tell. He had a grin and twinkle in his eye and that was so endearing. Truly wonderful people.
With much sympathy,

Betty Mason Van Hoy

December 15, 2008

Mary Snow, Eileen, Joy Lee, Nancy Ruth & Cissy: I want you to know that my mother, Adrienne Mason Van Hoy from Sonora, KY, thought so much of Nancy and Robert Allison. Nancy Coffey Goldsmith (Maude Coffey's daughter), Bettie Akers Cave (also from Sonora) and I went out to dinner with them twice in recent years while we were in Kentucky. We enjoyed visiting with them on the farm and chatting about old times.

My deepest sympathy to all of you during this time. May you find comfort and peace in the wonderful lives they lived.

Carol McDanell

December 15, 2008

Mary,
May God comfort you through these difficult days. My prayers are with you and your family. My Dad passed away on Christmas Eve one year so this year I will be thinking of you and your grief during the holiday season.

Liska Harrison

December 15, 2008

Dr.Bell, I am so sorry for your loss. My God bless you and watch over you during this very trying time.

Terry Dillard

December 15, 2008

Our deepest sympathy on this horrible tragedy. We knew your dad through the horse industry, and had met your mom only once years ago. At the horse shows, your dad always went out of his way to stop and see us and give us a big hug. He always always made us feel like family, and always gave us his big grand smile to make us feel better than we did before we saw him. We wish we had known them better, but are blessed to have shared their friendship and love. Our best to you - you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

Terry (Dillard) and Clay Johnson and Margie Dillard

Bruce Fowlkes Fowlkes

December 15, 2008

To the family and friends of Sarah Little on the loss of her grandparents: Eureka College, and Sarah's many friends here, extend our deepest sympathies during this great loss. Sarah is a bright light shining on our campus, as she is in your family, I'm sure. May God's Peace rest upon you, especially now.
Sincerely,
Chaplain Bruce Fowlkes
Eureka College

Shelley Eddington, RN

December 15, 2008

I did not know them personally, but worked with their daughter, Dr. Bell at Wedco Dist. Health Department where she offered her services to our patients. I admire her greatly and my prayers are with her and her family now in their time of loss.

Susan Groves

December 15, 2008

I didn't know Bob and Nancy personally though I just found out today that we had a slight connection. They were customers of Citizens Union Bank that my family owns. I actually just received an email about 20 minutes ago from my brother letting me know that Bob had called in and complimented our staff for being so nice and wonderful to him. Told them he loved them and wished them a Merry Christmas. That was 48 hours before he died. That simple act of kindness to share his gratitude meant the world to the people at the bank.

I'm leaving an entry because I was behind Bob & Nancy (didn't know their names until recently) coming from Louisville and was the witness to the accident that took their lives. I called 911 and was there during everything that went on. Turned out the other driver that fell asleep was someone I had gone to school with since first grade. It was a very sad accident and night for so many. I wanted to let the family know who I was in case there were any questions. My grandmother was 91 when she was killed in a similar accident and I remember wanting to know more than a report told me. Seeing Nancy made me think about my own grandmother and I knew that Nancy was loved as a grandmother, mother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Getting the email today about how kind Bob was to go out of his way to pay such nice compliments to others let me know immediately of his character and warmth. I am sure that he will be missed and was loved and respected by many.

My prayers have been with you since the accident took place. Blessings of peace to you and yours during this difficult time.

Mary Rankin

December 15, 2008

Nancy Ruth and Cissy, my thoughts are with you. I'm so sorry for your loss. I have many good memories of your family from your visits to Monticello, and will long remember your Dad's nickname -- TBone.

Greg & Susan Lemons

December 15, 2008

Mary & Anthony - Words cannot express how sorry we are for all that you are going through. Please know that we hold you and your family in our hearts and prayers.

James & Brenda Sanders

December 15, 2008

Ches,

We're so sorry to hear about the loss of your aunt and uncle. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Janice M. Hogue

December 15, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Bob and Nancy. We at 21st Century Parks had gotten so fond of them -- many visits and wonderful memories and conversations with two wonderful people. They are sadly missed by us all.

Jenny Allen Eversole

December 15, 2008

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. I grew up just up the hill from them and they treated me like I was one of their grandkids-When my parents couldn't get me my first show horse-Mr. Bell found me a wonderful young horse and bought him for me-letting my parents pay them back over time. When I wanted to breed my pony-Mr. Bell put up with me showing up with her at least once a week for over a year and patiently helped me as I tried to get her to breed with his pony. For years they let me sit with them in their box at the state fair and cheered for me in the horse shows. Mr. bell taught my brother how to break a horse and gave him his first job working on the farm. They were so patient and kind and I will never forget them. They have always been angels and now they truly are...I will miss them and may God Bless their souls.

Beverly Terrell

December 14, 2008

To the Bell Family,

I am so sorry for your losses. Mr. and Mrs. Bell were two of the sweetest and kindest people I've ever met. When my parents were ill, there wasn't a day that went by that they didn't call and check on my parents. This world was a better place with Nancy and Bob in it. My sincerest sympathies to the family.

Cathy & Gary Brunker

December 14, 2008

Mary, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Robin and Sam McNeny

December 14, 2008

Dear Nancy Ruth and Cissy, Our prayers are with you and your families. We loved your folks with all our hearts and will miss them, yet we are grateful for the many precious memories of times with them and you. Peace be with you - Robin and Sam

Paula and Bob Langford

December 14, 2008

We will never forget Nancy and Bob. My husband knew them since he was a child and I was fortunate to meet them when we were married 17 years ago. More than neighbors, they were like family and excellent role models for us and our son. We have so many wonderful memories of Nancy and Bob, all of them which make us smile. We wish that we could join you, to share these warm moments, at this time of sorrow. Sadly, we are out of the county for two weeks. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Paula and Bob Langford

Marjorie & Jess Bain

December 14, 2008

Our deepest sympathy for your loss of two wonderful people

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