Zelma Jane Bell

Zelma Bell

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Zelma Jane Bell, 74, of Lenexa, KS passed away July 10, 2025. Services will take place at 10:00am, Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, KS. 

Zelma was born on September 19, 1950, to Lizzie Mae and John Benjamin Robinson. Zelma was a proud native of Kansas City, Kansas. She attended Sumner High School, where she began forming the lifelong friendships and caring spirit that would come to define her life. Zelma dedicated many years to the Park Hill School District, where she worked diligently and ultimately retired. Her passion for helping others was unmatched—Zelma would give you the shirt off her back, always putting others before herself.  

Zelma leaves to cherish her memory of her beloved children: Delisa Smith (Derek), Anthony Smith (Terri), and her twin sons, Keith and Kyle Emery. She was also a proud grandmother to many grandchildren, and a loving great-grandmother—each of whom brought her endless joy and pride. She is survived by eight loving siblings: Willie (Tee), John, Kenthedo, Randy, Rosa, Ruby, Gertrude (Trudy), and Jolane; a host of nieces and nephews; extended family; and countless friends who were touched by her generous and nurturing spirit.   

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  1. Donald Holland on July 16, 2025 at 9:25 am

    Zelma, you were one of my childhood neighborhood Mothers who took me under their wing and made your family apart of ours.There are countless memories of being at your house and seeing life play out in a way that was all your own. Anthony ended up being a brother for life and his strength and admiration for you is unmatched. Love ya and miss you. May God welcome you with open arms.



  2. Jacqueline Claybourne on July 16, 2025 at 9:54 am

    My Favorite Aunitw…..Is gone…I Am heartbroken…..RIP. Rest with the family. From. Your Niece. Jackie.



  3. Michelle Brown on July 16, 2025 at 11:10 am

    💔💔💔WOW, this is a tough one……I’m really gonna miss hanging out with one of my favorite Virgo “sistas”♍♠️♥️♣️♦️…..Love you always….”RATKILLA “Miss you madly ❤️!



  4. Donna on July 16, 2025 at 3:53 pm

    My Auntie was the most beautiful, loving and caring person you would ever want to know. We would have so much fun spending time with her she was that cool Aunt you could tell anything and not be afraid to be judged by her.She would make sure that her family was always taken care of
    Auntie you will be surely missed
    And a hole has been left in this family
    Love ❤️ you Always



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