She had aspirations in her early years to become a beautician, or a designer. In the late 70's she worked in a drapery workroom, by the early 80's she owned her own business. Trudies Window Fashions. She retired in 2018.
She enjoyed going camping and sharing time with her friends, she loved spending time with her family laughing and dancing and a glass of wine. She most loved time with her family and sharing time with her husband. She would like to be remembered as a fun, kin and forgiving person.
Trudy is survived by her husband Gary Lee Bell, her three children; Manuel John Chavez, Delinda D. Chavez Cisneros, Eric James Ray Chavez, and her three step-children; Don Bell, Dan Bell and Michelle Bell. She had 15 grandchildren,13 great-grandchildren and her brother Larry Brannon.
Trudy was predeceased by her parents James Monroe Brannon and Cora Elizabeth Brannon.
She will be greatly missed.
A funeral service for Trudy will be held Friday, April 4, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Lakewood Funeral Home, 900 Santa Fe Ave, Hughson, CA 95326, followed by a graveside service from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
