Kelly R. (Gilvin) Bell

Kelly R. (Gilvin) Bell, age 54 passed away all too soon on Saturday morning, September 2, 2023 at her home in Martinsville.

Kelly was born September 10, 1968 in Franklin, to her parents, Thomas and Sharon (England) Gilvin. She was a 1988 graduate of Center Grove High School. Kelly was a loving wife and homemaker.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 27 years, Andrew A. Bell, whom she married on March 5, 1996 in Martinsville. Kelly is also survived by her mother, Sharon Gilvin of Alabama; siblings, Debbie Gilvin of Bargersville, Denise Holiday & Rusty Gilvin both of Alabama and Donnie (Kelly) Gilvin of Bargersville; nieces and nephews, Tommy Holiday, William (Heather) Gilvin, Shannon (Randy) Stout, Cory (Shelby) Gilvin, Nick (Malorey) Gilvin, Ben (Ashley) Gilvin and Levi (Melissa) Gilvin; and several great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Gilvin.   

Kelly enjoyed reading novels by V.C. Andrews, traveling to Alabama to see family and collecting Winnie the Pooh and Tigger memorabilia. She also enjoyed caring for her furry babies, Little Bit and Quinn.

In keeping with Kelly’s wishes, she will be cremated with a celebration of her life service to be held at a later date. Cremation services have been entrusted to Meredith-Clark Funeral Home Cremation & Personalization Center in Morgantown.

Expressions of caring and kindness can be made to the Bell family at meredith-clark.com.

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