Judith Lucille Bell, age 85, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, joined her family in heaven on Friday, March 13, 2026. Judy is preceded in death by her parents; Calvin and Ruth Thomas; her husband, Jerry Bell; her son, Scott Frye; her brother, Bill Thomas; and her son-in-law, Larry Tigner. 

She is survived by her daughter; Debra Tigner; daughter-in-law, Robyn Clark; grandchildren, Tracee (Ryan Bush) Frye, Christopher Tigner, and Cody & Melissa Bailey. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren.

Judith spent her years caring for everyone. She worked as an LPN in several settings. She loved to crochet baby outfits, blankets, hats, and scrarves to keep everyone warm. She was also an avid animal lover. She spent many of her last days with her precious "Maggie Mae."

The family will host a celebration of life dinner at a later date. Arrangements were made at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46805.