Barbara Ann Carlile passed away at young age of 82 on January 30, 2025. She was born on August 02, 1942 in Rusk, Tx to Earl and Trudie Mae Helm.

Anyone who had ever met Ann knew that she was a lady that loved life to the fullest. She loved a girl's trip to the casino, a good bingo game, and family game night. She took risks, she found joy, but most of all she loved with everything she had. Her greatest joy was her family and showering them with love to the fullest.

She was a proud mother and grandmother. She was known all around for her caring nature and her willingness to help her friends and family no matter the time, place, or need. Her passing leaves a big hole in the lives of her family and friends.

This hole is overshadowed by the legacy of love and bigger than life outlook that she leaves behind. We will miss her dearly until that one day we all gather again in our heavenly homecoming.

Ann is preceded in death by her husband Norman Bell and daughter Rebecca "Becky" Bell.

She is survived by daughter Norma Ann and husband Steve O'Bannon, granddaughters Brandi and Stephanie O'Bannon, and grandsons Cody O'Bannon and Hunter Bell.