Belcher, Elizabeth M.

Passed: 2012-03-20

Age: 83

Source: Ravenswood News

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 2012-03-22

Information: Elizabeth M. Belcher, 83, of Ravenswood, passed away March 20, 2012 at her home.  She was born April 16, 1928 in McDowell County WV to William Mitchell and Mae (Holbrook) Mitchell.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wirt Robert Belcher II; and granddaughter, Crystal Ann Fetty.  She had a Masters Degree in education.  She was a teacher and was on the Jackson County Board of Education.  She was a 50 plus year member of the First United Methodist Church in Ravenswood.  She was always dedicated to First United Methodist Church activities and the Women's Circle 4 at the church.  Wednesdays and Fridays were card and domino nights at the church.  She was a former member of the Ravenswood Democratic Women's Club.  She was also a member of the Silverton Grange.  She was a member of the B & S Club in Canaan Valley.  She last skied at Canaan Valley when she was in her mid 70's and she also loved to knit, making all her grandchildren a quilt.      Survivors are children, Rob Belcher and wife Teresa, Millwood WV, Lynn Jones and husband Dan, Parkersburg WV, and Betsy Legg and husband Tom, Fairfax VA; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.  Service is Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 1 pm at the First United Methodist Church with Reverend Jim Plyburn officiating.  She will be buried in Ravenswood Cemetery.  Friends and family will be received at the church Friday, March 23, from 6 to 8 pm and one hour prior to service on Saturday.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 719 Flinn Avenue, Ravenswood WV 26164.  Condolences may be expressed to the family by email at roush94@yahoomcom.