Karen Leigh (Wirth) Bell

Karen Leigh (Wirth) Bell died on April 29, 2024.

Karen was born July 27, 1946 in Wellington, KS to Dean and Faeth (Williams) Wirth.

She graduated Wellington High School, attended Emporia State Teachers College and graduated from Friends University. She worked in marketing/promotions for Cessna, Beech, and Lear Jet/ Bombardier.

She is preceded in death by her parents. Survived by her sister, Donna Wirth; and brother and sister-in-law, Kent and Patricia Wirth of Rose Hill, who lovingly cared for her; daughter, Jane Fritchley (Paul) of Evansville, IN;  granddaughters, Tate Hobbs (Rayder) of New Palestine, IN, and Ryan Fritchley of Evansville, IN; nephews, David (Deanna) Estes of Douglass, Daniel (Carrie) Estes of Shawnee, and Cody (Ashley) Wirth of Andover; great nieces and nephews, Katelyn, Bailey, Samantha, Sophia, Ben, Andrew, Brady and Logan.

The family wish to thank Dr. Janel Harting and other healthcare personnel for their compassionate care of her.

She requested no service. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to The Lord’s Diner, 520 N. Broadway St., Wichita, KS 67214; PBS Kansas, P.O. Box 783100, Wichita, KS 67278; or Kansas Humane Society., 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219.

Services in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.