Lois A. Bell, 85, of Nazareth, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, October 16, 2016 with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late James E. Bell, with whom she shared 60 years of marriage at the time of his passing in November, 2013. Born August 1, 1931, in Elmhurst, IL, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Nelle Bates Andersen.

Lois graduated from Nutley High School and DePaul University, where she majored in Home Economics. She was a devoted wife and mother of four children. Over the years, she designed and decorated the interiors of the family's four homes. A meticulous seamstress, she upholstered furniture and sewed curtains and outfits for her children and grandchildren. She also loved her flower gardens and was a longtime member of both the Parkland Garden and Coterie Clubs. An avid traveler, she and her husband James toured the 50 states, Europe, Australia, and many islands. She later cared for her husband throughout his long good-bye.

Lois will be sadly missed by her children, Kenneth and his wife Debra of Trexlertown, James and his wife Julie of Greenville, SC, Robert and his wife Dawn, and Kathleen, all of Nazareth. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and her beloved Golden Retriever, Penney

Services will be private at the convenience of the family, and under the care and direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home, Nazareth,

Contributions in Lois' memory may be offered to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA, 18017, www.cancer.org ; the Alzheimer's Association, P O Box 96011, Washington, DC, 20090, www.alz.org ; or to the LVHN Hospice, 2024 Lehigh Street, Allentown, PA, 18103.