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Betty Marie Woodruff

November 24, 1950 — May 3, 2025

Betty Marie Woodruff Bell, 74, of Madison, WV passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, after a long illness. She was born on November 24, 1950, in Omar, WV. A daughter of the late David Lee Woodruff, Sr. and Geraldine (Ball) Woodruff, Betty was a 1968 graduate of Scott High School and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

She is also preceded in death by Husband, Robert “Bob” Lee Bell, Sr, Brother, Timothy Dale Woodruff, Jr., Sister, Brenda Gale Lesher, and Grandson, Evan Erickson Miller.

She is survived by her daughters, Rebecca Dawn (Tim) Clarke and Shawnda Marie (Alan) Bell Newman; son, Philp Scot Bell; brothers, David (Carolyn) Lee Woodruff, Jr. and Rodney Newt Woodruff; sister, Norma (Adkins) Accord; grandchildren, Shawn David (Shawnda) Craddock, Caitlin (Zyler) Tierra (Miller) Gilley, Linkoln Oliver Newman; great-granddaughters, Taylor Maria Stowers and Ava Mae Craddock. Betty had several nieces and nephews whom she loved.

Betty enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchild. Genealogy was her passion, and she knew how everyone was related to each other. She was also a huge Cincinnati Reds fan, enjoyed sewing, and was in a few bowling leagues over the years.

Betty had a sassy, funny personality and a heart of gold.

She will forever be cherished by a multitude of friends and family.

Services for Betty will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Handley Funeral Home in Danville, WV with Tom Bias officiating. Visitation to be held one hour prior to the service. Burial to follow at Bell Cemetery, Big Ugly, WV.

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