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December 20, 2023

Leuwanna Bell

Sallisaw – Leuwanna Bell, 56, of Sallisaw, passed away on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, in Sallisaw. She was born on June 5, 1967, in Elmwood, Kan., to James and Alta Bell (Stevens).

Survivors are a daughter, Drewshell Bell; brother, Lewis Bell; and other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a daughter, Tasha Walters.

Arrangements were under the direction of Forever Memories Funeral Services, Inc., Sallisaw.

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