Barbara Allen Bell Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Barbara Allen Bell of Longview, Texas, who passed away on February 20, 2026 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Allen Bell to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas Howell Hall and Mary Allen Peeler Hall; her husband Austin Holloway Bell of Oklahoma City; and her brothers, Thomas Howell Hall Jr. of Longview and Larry Everett Hall of Belton, Texas..

She is survived by: her children, Deborah Allen Bell Willis (Hamilton) of Saint Francisville, Louisiana, Marylu Bell Kilpatrick (Lester) of Longview, Texas and Austin Holloway Bell III of Longview; and her grandchildren, Katherine Allen Pella (Mark) of Atlanta, Georgia, Caroline Holloway Hollingsworth (Derek) of Louisiana, Madeline Benson Watts (Keith) of Louisiana, Mary Austin Willis of Houston, John Hamilton Willis of Dallas, Aaron Cambridge Kilpatrick (Jordan) of Katy, Texas and Morgan Kilpatrick Vollers (Hans) of Henderson, Nevada. She is also survived by nineteen great‑grandchildren along with numerous beloved cousins and dear friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barbara's name to First Christian Church, 720 N. Sixth Street, Longview, TX 75601.