Yolanda Ortiz Bell, 68, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on the evening of December 9th. She was born on October 2, 1946 in Yorktown, TX. Yolanda was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel & Soila Ortiz, and brother, Mike Ortiz. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Melvin Bell, her brother and sister-n-law, Augustine & Linda Ortiz, her sister & brother-n-law, Teresa & Armando Villanueva, sister, Louisa Ortiz, her daughter and son-n-law, Lorene & Herb Callison, her son, Jerry Reyes, her son & daughter-in-law Craig & Robin Reyes, daughter, Jennifer Chapman, son & daughter n-law, Andy & Katherine Bell, son & daughter n-law, Paul & Brilla Bell, daughter & son-n-law, Amanda & Kelly Bluejacket, son, Matthew Bell, daughter, Angela Bell, daughter and son-n-law, Lisa & Chris Wyatt, 24 grandchildren, and many special nieces, nephews, and dear friends. The family will be having a Celebration of Life, 4:00 P.M. Friday, December 12th, at Rosanky Baptist Church, Rosanky, TX. She will be missed by all who knew her, for her warm smile, never-ending strength, generous nature, and her godly attitude.