Myrtle M. Belcher

Our mother, Myrtle M. Belcher, age 92, of Rt. 4, Bluefield, WV went to be with the LORD on Saturday, April 16, 2011. Born on April 21, 1918 in Beckley, she was a daughter of the late William Ezekiel and Annie Lee Long Brooks. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Willie Clarence (Bill) Belcher; 3 brothers; and 2 sisters. She was the last survivor of her immediate family. She had been a resident of Bluefield since 1963. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. We all loved her and will miss her so much. We know she is with GOD and our Father whom she longed to be with again. Rest in peace in GOD’S arms mother. One day we will all be together again. Survivors: Daughters: Juanita Belcher of Bluefield, WV Glenda Holbrook of Bluefield, VA Norene Lusk of McHenry, IL Judy Key of Glen Ellyn, IL Sons: William (Bill) Belcher of Bluefield, WV Fairley Belcher of Hot Springs, AR 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 1:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Rev. James Milam officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton where her family and friends will be serving as pallbearers. Friends may call on Wednesday afternoon from 12:00 – 1:00 PM prior to her service. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Bluefield West Virginia Rescue Squad. The family is accepting online condolences at www.cravens-shires.com. The Cravens-Shires Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.