Verna Mae Belcher

Verna Mae Belcher Marion—Verna Mae Belcher, 81 of Marion, passed away peacefully on the anniversary of her birth, on January 24, 2013 at Herrin Hospital at 7:12 PM with her children by her side. According to Verna Mae’s wishes her earthly body will be cremated and a Celebration of Life Service is scheduled for Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Verna Mae was born in Marion to Arvel & Olive (Dippie) Mohler on Sunday, January 24, 1932. She married Dean Belcher and together they had two children. Verna Mae is survived by her children, Frank G. Belcher and partner, Fred Kepper of Marion and Tammy Hill of West Dover, VT; granddaughters, Whittney & Billy Hagene of Sparta, Taylor Hill of Marion and Miki Belcher of Ewing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arvel & Olive. Verna Mae was a retired retail associate for the Wal-Mart Corporation, having worked in the shoe department for 28 years. Her giving nature led her to volunteer at the Pittsburg food pantry for over 25 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend always putting everyone else ahead of her own needs. She loved nothing more than to cook and bake for those she loved, ensuring that all were fed to satisfaction, and still encouraging them to eat more or take what was left with them. She had a huge heart and never wanted to see a person go hungry. Her absence in the community will be felt by those who knew and loved her for years to come.