Patsy Joan (Noirfalise) Bell, 73, of Springfield, MO, peacefully passed away to join the Lord in her home Tuesday, October 8, 2013. She was surrounded by her loving family. Throughout life, Patsy enjoyed her family, fashion and spending time in Las Vegas with her husband, Howard. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her son, Howard Bell Jr; and parents, Wallace D. & Ruby P. Noirfalise. Patsy is survived by her husband of nearly 55 years, Howard Lee Bell Sr; daughter, Tonya Roehrich and husband Pat; son, Darrin Bell and wife Chrissie; and daughter-in-law, Kim Bell. She loved her grandchildren, Angie and Jason Ceron, Ashley Smith, Keshia and Joe Pickens, Kyle Smith, Kameron Bell, and Jake and Noah Bell. She also was very proud of her two great-grandchildren, Brenna and Eli Ceron. The family would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Oxford Hospice for the loving, tender care shown to Patsy and her family during this time. A celebration of her life will be held at 5:30 PM, Thursday, October 10, 2013, at Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, 2026 W. Woodland Street, Springfield. Visitation will follow until 7:00 PM In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3322 S Campbell, Springfield, MO 65807 or The ALS Association, Keith Worthington Chapter, 2209 Petrus Circle, Ozark MO 65721.