TULSA, Okla. — Sharon Yvonne Bell Allan, 90, passed away May 15, 2025, while in nursing home care in Broken Arrow, Okla. She was born Sept. 14, 1934 in Great Bend, Kan.

Sharon was a graduate of Great Bend High School class of 1952. She married Keith Bell in 1953. They were blessed with four children, Rhonda, Marisa, Monica and K.B. Following their divorce, she was married to Tom Allan of Great Bend.

While living in Great Bend, Sharon was a devoted homemaker, a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend Petroleum Club, League of Women Voters, Jaycee Jaynes, Junior Golf Program, Women’s Golf League, and was a charter member of Art, Inc. 

After a second divorce, Sharon moved to Tulsa, Okla. and became passionate about women’s fashion. She made a late career selling and modeling for Saks Fifth Avenue for 20 years until retirement. During her years in Tulsa, she was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church.

Survivors include children, Rhonda Dobbs and husband Gary of Spring, Texas, Marisa Deason and husband Doug of Tulsa, Okla., and K.B. Bell and wife Tammy of Great Bend; grandchildren, Ryan Dobbs (Nicole), Collin Dobbs (Madison), Chelsea Tansill (Terry), Suzanne Montes, Alisha Markley (Ryan); 10 great grandchildren; and one great great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emerson and Ann Campbell; a daughter, Monica Lynne Reser; and brothers Ronnie and Bobbie.

Cremation has taken place and graveside services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to BCC Foundation - Monica Bell Reser Memorial Scholarship or a memorial of your choosing, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS  67530. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Bryant Funeral Home

1425 Patton Road

Great Bend, KS 67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 31, 2025