- Date Of Birth: October 2, 1929
- Date Of Death: July 30, 2020
- State: Arkansas
Naomi Jean Bruce Insell, 90, of Desha, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020. She was born October 2, 1929 in Desha to Charles Clifton Bruce and Easter Oklahoma “Homa” Leonard. She grew up in Desha and attended the Desha Methodist Church. On November 11, 1950 she married Charles Ray Insell in the parsonage of the Desha Methodist Church.
During her working years she was a secretary and teller and was a volunteer at the White River Medical Center. She was a member of the Believer’s Community Church in Batesville.
Her family was most precious to her and she loved spending time with them especially the “great” grandchildren. She had a “soft spot” for them and would play blocks with them in the floor. She also enjoyed gardening and reading.
She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers, Leonard Fillmore “Buster” Bruce, Charles Davis Bruce, and sister, Lois Kelley.
Jean is survived by her daughter, Judy Allen and husband Bill, of Batesville; sons, David Insell and wife, Kathy, of Batesville, Steve Insell and wife Becky, of Desha; grandchildren, Davy Insell, Kevin Insell, Joe Insell, April Hobbs, Michael Allen, Chris Insell, Elizabeth Newton, Laura Baker; and 21 great grandchildren.
