Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Wanda Belcher

Jul 29th, 1924 - Apr 8th, 2017

 

     Wanda Mae Belcher, age 92, of Marion, Illinois, formerly of Flora, passed away Saturday morning, April 8, 2017, at her home in Fifth Season Residential in Marion.

     She was born July 29, 1924, in Clay County, the daughter of Bernice and Eunice (Darr) Misenhimer.  She was united in marriage to Wendell Eugene Belcher on July 28, 1954, in Marion County, and he preceded her in death December 16, 1991.

     Wanda fondly reminisced the memories of her early life helping on the family farm.  She took a job as a telephone operator in Flora, and later worked in the office at Clay County Hospital.  She also was employed by Chaney’s Cleaners in Flora and Speigel’s in Centralia.  She was a 50-year member of the Rebekah’s and had attended the Flora Church of God.

     She is survived by 2 granddaughters: DeAnna (husband Bradley) Herzog and Lori Howell, both of Marion; 5 great-grandchildren: Joey (wife Katie) Groves, Megan Groves, Katy Groves, Bo Harris, and Landon Howell, all of Marion; a brother: Dios Misenhimer of Flora; and nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son: Bobbie Ray Belcher; 2 brothers including Bud (wife Shirley) Misenhimer; a sister; and a sister-in-law: Louise Misenhimer.

     A graveside service for Wanda Belcher will be held 12 noon Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery in Flora.  Please come directly to the cemetery if you are attending.  Memorial donations are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  To share a condolence or memory with the family, visit www.frankandbright.com.