BELL, Elaina D. (White)- b. July 16, 1959 - d. June 1, 2025

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Elaina D. (White) Bell, age 65, of Severy, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home on June 1, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Born on July 16, 1959 in Arkansas City, Kansas, she was the beloved daughter of Daniel and Vergie Etta (Albert) White.

On August 30, 1980, Elaina married Terry Alan Bell.  They shared 24 years together until Terry's passing on August 19, 2004.  From their union, three daughters were born, Shannon and twins, Rachel and Rebekah.  After returning from Arizona in 1989, they settled in Howard, Kansas where they raised their family.

Elaina was a dedicated and hardworking individual, holding various jobs over the years including roles as a home health caregiver, G&W Foods in Fredonia, Kansas, and the Fall River Grocery Store.  She took great pride in her work and was known for her strong work ethic.

Elaina was deeply proud of her heritage as a tribal roll member of the Navajo Nation, specifically belonging to the Todikozhi and Nakai Dineh clans.  She cherished spending time with friends and family, admiring the natural beauty of the countryside on dirt road drives, listening to music, and watching sunsets.  Above all, Elaina was proud of her family.  She was an authentic and caring person with a beautiful soul, always able to find the good in others.

Elaina is survived by her daughters, Shannon  (Andy Crawford) Taylor of Wichita, Kansas, Rachel (Joshua) Babb of Andover, Kansas, and Rebekah (Leonard Rhomberg) Bell of Martelle, Iowa; her grandchildren, Jociana, Hayli, Travin, Braiton, Kamryn, Grayce, Maxwell, Ethan, Bella, and Everleigh; her friend, Joanna Wilson of Severy, Kansas; her siblings, Danny White of Howard, Kansas and Shawn White of Springtown, Texas; half-siblings, Justin Hunter of Fargo, North Dakota, Christina White of Claremore, Oklahoma, Lisa Hosteenez of Luppe, Arizona; and David White of Claremore; Oklahoma; great-grandchildren, Luca and Emersyn; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.  Elaine was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Terry.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, Kanas.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Elk County Community Foundation and sent to the funeral home.  Online condolences may be shared at www.countrysidefh.com.  Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349 has been entrusted with arrangements.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)