Mary Lynne Wilhoit Bell, 80, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, April 25, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Berniece Gamble Wilhoit and James Dennis Wilhiot, husband of 60 years, Robert (Bobby) Bell Sr, and children James Eric and William Michael Bell. Mary is survived by her son, Robert Joseph (Joe) Bell, Jr. (Becky), Grandson, Eric Joseph Bell (Jamie), Granddaughters, Alex Anna Bell, Brooke Mccoin, Autume Mccoin, several great grandchildren, as well as special friend, Bill Roark.

Mary was a graduate of Bradley Central High School in Cleveland and attended Tennessee Wesleyan. She was employed for many years at Greenback Industries, as well as serving 16 years as Site Director at Sam Houston State Historic Site, in Maryville, Tennessee. She was a lover of nature, with Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds being her favorite. The family asks that any donations in her honor be made to the Sam Houston State Historic Site located at 3650 Old Sam Houston School Road. 

A private family service will be held in Cleveland, Tennessee at a later date.