Data validated list not transferring to Word - excel sheet

I am having an issue inserting a table created in excel into a word document.

I have tried inserting and copying info from the excel spreadsheet into the
word document and although the columns, text, fill colours and even the list
tab on each cell transfers. However when you click on the cell and press the
list tab the list opens but there is no text to choose from.

I had created the list for each cell with Data Validation; naming each list
and inputting this info into {Data validation - Settings - Source
(=FFESpend)}.

The list options work whilst in excel however when I transfer the cells into
the word document in to the excel sheet the cells have the list option tab
however none of the text options on the list transfer.

Any help in getting these lists to work in the word doc appreciated.