Helen H. Bell of Boyds Mills, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Carl W. Bell. They were married 67 years.

Born in Taylor, PA on May 27, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Winfred Heiser and Catherine Weinsenfluh Heiser. One of eight children, Helen is also survived by her sister, Beverly Colucci, and brother, Gordon Heiser.

Helen was a graduate of Taylor High School and the Hahnaman Hospital School of Nursing. She later graduated from East Stroudsburg University, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. For 24 years, Helen taught health and was the school nurse at Damascus Area School.

Helen selflessly gave her time and experience to others. Active in the community, she served on many fund-raising projects. She was a member of the Damascus Volunteer Ambulance Corps, serving both as a CPR instructor and active crew member. Her giving spirit also called her to be a pheresis donor for the American Red Cross, donating blood platelets for cancer victims undergoing chemotherapy.

Among her hobbies were sewing, crafts, reading, playing cards, gardening, baking, and traveling with her husband.

Also surviving are three children and their spouses, David W. Bell and wife Monica of Moraga, CA; Daniel P. Bell and wife Mary of Sanibel, FL; and Kathy J. Henderson and husband Jack of Milanville, PA.

Additionally, Helen is survived by nine grandchildren. They are: Jennifer L. Bell of Aventura, FL; Scott Bell and wife, Stephanie, of Silver Springs, MD; Sarah Malia Bell of Moraga, CA; Allison B. Quillen and husband Ralph of Fort Myers, FL; John C. Bell of Fort Myers, FL; Daniel A. Bell and wife Bridget of Denver, CO; Rebecca L. Maciejewski and husband Jason of Milanville, PA; Brooke N. LaTourette and husband Kory of Beach Lake, PA; and Richard W. Henderson and wife Jennifer of Milanville, PA.

She and Carl also enjoyed 12 great-grandchildren: Oskar and Phineas Bell; Addison and Isabelle Quillen; Isaac and Xavier Bell; Rozlyn, Brayden, and Wynn Maciejewski; Jackson LaTourette; and Addelyn and Lainey Henderson.

Helen’s love of her husband, Carl, and her family was only exceeded by her love of God. She was a member of the Damascus United Methodist Church and an active member of the Damascus WSCS (Women’s Society of Christian Service).

Nana, as she affectionately was called by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, was adored by all. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who had the privilege of knowing her.

A viewing will be held at Rasmussen Funeral Home, Narrowsburg, NY on Thursday, May 19, 2016 from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. At 11 a.m. on the following day, Friday, May 20, 2016, funeral services will be held at the Damascus Manor United Methodist Church. Immediately after the church service there will be a memorial luncheon at the Damascus Township Building for those at the funeral who wish to attend.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her name to the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, 110 East 42nd Street, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10017.