Birdell - Ruth Nell "Wells" Menard, 95, passed away Saturday, July 07, 2012. Born February 14, 1917 in Birdell to the late James Marvin "Jim" and Fannie Rose Wells. She is also preceded in death by son Jerry Menard, great great granddaughter, Hannah Dement, brothers; Waymon, James, and Tom Bud Wells, sisters; Lillie Hippensteel, Reva Blackwell and Bonnie Watson. She is survived by son, Jim (Wanda) Menard of Imboden, two daughters; Judy (Albert) Allen of Pocahontas and Donna (John) Utnage of Imboden. Eight grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and one great great granchild, and sister, Cona Blue of Jonesboro. Memorials may be made to PHRC Alzheimers/Dementia Team. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Joshua Dement and Ralph Wallis officiating. Burial will follow in Old Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. Pallbearers include: Randy Utnage, Shannon Menard, Rick Gregory, Brian Dement, Tim Gregory and Mike Gregory.