(1928-2004)

Carol Marshall Bell attended the University of Oklahoma where she majored in art education. She was married to Jack Marshall, Sr. from 1950 to 1976, and together they raised four children. Carol taught art at Putnam City West High School until 1977 when she married Bob Bell. They made their home on the Bell Ranch in Okmulgee and Muskogee Counties. Carol and Bob shared 25 happy years in the cattle business and promoting their artwork. Carol was a lifelong artist who specialized in painting with water colors and acrylics. She learned the art of bronze sculpting when her husband Bob began to create his pieces.  Together they created magnificent realistic sculptures depicting a deep appreciation of nature and the human spirit.