Sylvetta "Vet" Bedell

Sylvetta “Vet” Bedell, age 82, passed peacefully from her earthly home to her heavenly home on April 15, 2025. She was born on February 17, 1943, at home near Senath, Missouri, to Sylvester Kimbrow, Sr. and Alice Evelyn (Gurley) Kimbrow. On May 6, 2007, Vet married the love of her life, Michael Bedell. Over their 18 years together, they shared a passion for travel and missions, taking 14 meaningful trips, many of which were centered on serving others. Vet was deeply devoted to her faith and found great joy in serving her church—founding and managing the church library, leading women’s Bible studies, and caring for infants in the nursery. A lifelong learner and historian at heart, she spent over 17,000 hours in the past 17 years meticulously researching her family’s ancestry—a passion she pursued with heart and dedication. Before retiring in 2004, Vet held the position of Regional Vice President at Travelers Insurance, capping a distinguished career in the insurance industry. She was preceded in death by her parents and is lovingly remembered by her husband Michael; her bonus daughter Michelle Franklin (Bryan) of Rogers, AR; and four cherished bonus grandchildren: Blake Bolay (Devan), Thomas Bolay, Eddie Franklin, and Abby Franklin. She is also survived by her sister and lifelong best friend, Patricia Branum of Siloam Springs, AR; and four devoted brothers: Charles (Shirley) Kimbrow of Alabama, George (Kay) Kimbrow of Mississippi, Dennis “Claude” (Chis) Kimbrow of Florida, and Sylvester “Dink” (Marilyn) Kimbrow of Oklahoma. Aunt Eppie adored her thirteen nieces and nephews as though they were her own and also took great pride in her nineteen great, and twelve great-great nieces and nephews. A time for visitation will be held Saturday, April 19, at Sager Creek Community Church, 1600 Cheri Whitlock Drive, Siloam Springs, AR, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. To sign the online guestbook, please visit: www.wassonfuneralhome.com For friends and family unable to attend, the services will be lived-streamed at the following link: https://boxcast.tv/view/memorial-service-for-sylvetta-vet-bedell-f8swm33goonumutzif5n . You may send flowers to Sager Creek Community Church or donate to Gideon International at: https://www.sendtheword.org/

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Sylvetta "Vet" Bedell

February 17, 1943 - April 15, 2025