Deanna Rose Cox

Deanna Rose Gubser-Bell Cox, 61, of Carthage, Missouri, died Monday, September 4, 2017, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Deanna was born March 25, 1956, in Lexington, Nebraska, to Frank V. and Marilyn Kay (Fellers) Gubser. She lived most of her life in California where she attended school and graduated from Napa Valley High School in 1974, in Napa Valley, California. During her high school years she always had a lot of friends. There were many sleep overs, and the house always smelled of homemade pizza. She was always a bright star in her mother’s life. They shared many good talks, happy memories, and funny stories. Deanna was united in marriage to Michael Bell on April 6, 1991. Two sons were born to this marriage, James Robert Bell and William Michael Bell. She became disabled from many health issues. But, but this never kept her down. She reached out daily to friends and relatives with her phone, and through Facebook. She brought a smile to so many. They could feel her warmth and caring through their phone conversations. She always remembered everyone’s birthday, or anniversary. Her doctors and nurses said it was a pleasure to take care of her. She made them laugh all the time, even though she was very sick. Deanna adored her sons, her extended family, and many friends. Her family wishes to thank everyone who sent cards, have given gifts of food, placed encouraging phone calls, offered prayers, as these sustained her during the past months and were so appreciated more than words can express. She is survived by her sons; James (Courtney) Bell of Irving, Texas, and William Bell of Joplin, Missouri; four grandsons, Tony, Hayden, Gabriel, and Christopher, her mother and stepfather, Marilyn Kay (Don) White of Elwood, Nebraska; father and stepmother, Frank (Carolyn) Gubser of Irving, Texas; Stepbrothers & stepsisters, Richard Gubser of Irving, Texas, Elizabeth Torres of Irving, Texas, Jerry (June) White of Jewell, Kansas, Mark White of Cozad, Nebraska, Mike (Karen) White of Elwood, Nebraska, Wes & Jullie Poggendorf of Elwood, Nebraska, and Walt (Lorrie) Kerbel of Stratton, Nebraska. She is also survived by many cousins, extended family and a host of friends. Deanna was preceded in death by her stepbrother, Steve White; grandparents, aunts, and uncles. It was Deanna’s wishes for cremation. The family has honored those wishes. There will be no visitation. A Memorial Celebration of Life will be Saturday, September 23, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington with Pastor Jerry White officiating. Inurnment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is assisting the family with arrangements. To share online condolences, please visit: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.