Nina Bell Schaefer, 93, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, at Glasgow Gardens in Glasgow, Mo.

Nina Bell Schaefer was born in Lisbon, Mo., on August 27, 1931, to the late Crate and Olie (Srey) Ivy Reams. She graduated from Glasgow High School with the class of 1949. Upon graduation, she began working as a seamstress in the textile manufacturing industry. Nina Bell started in Fayette at the National Garment Factory. From 1980-2004, she worked as an accomplished seamstress for Kellwood/American Recreation in Glasgow.  

On May 11, 1968, she married James A. Schaefer. The Schaefer couple enjoyed over 38 years of marriage. James preceded her in death in death on October 19, 2006. Nina Bell’s life revolved around her children and grandchildren. She loved them all dearly. Although she worked as a seamstress, she truly enjoyed quilting, sewing, and crocheting in her spare time. 

Survivors include her three daughters, Martha (Jim) Kaylor of Glasgow, Mo., Alice (Jay) Kaylor of Richmond, Mo., and Mary Kay (Steven) Noll of Armstrong, Mo.; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 

In addition to her parents and husband, Nina Bell was preceded in death by two sons, Jerry and Larry Schaefer; a sister, Dorothy Reams; and two half-brothers, Otis Reams and Cecil Watts.

A funeral service honoring the life of Nina Bell Schaefer was held at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Friemonth-Freese Funeral Home in Glasgow, Mo., with Fr. Joshua Duncan officiating. Visitation was an hour prior to the service, starting at 9 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial followed services at Washington Cemetery in Glasgow.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary School, c/o Friemonth-Freese Funeral Service, 112 Market St., Glasgow, MO 65254.