Marlene Callicoat Belville, 88

Marlene Callicoat Belville, 88, Gallipolis, Ohio and formerly of the Swan Creek Community, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 23, 2014, at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio with her daughter by her side holding her hand. She had resided at Holzer Assisted Living in Gallipolis for the past eight years. She was born September 20, 1926 in Lawrence County, Ohio, to Gussie Wilson Callicoat and Robert Callicoat, who preceded her in death. She married Arnold Ray Belville in June, 1941, in Kentucky and he preceded her in death November 17, 1978.

To this marriage were born two children, Eddie Arnold Belville, who preceded her in death April 13, 2007, and Anita Gail Belville, Gallipolis, Ohio, who dearly loved her. She had seven sisters. Surviving are Carol (Tommy) Smith, Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Jewel Cabana, Pompano Beach, Florida. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and a host of family and friends.

In addition to her parents, husband and son, she was preceded in death by her identical twin, Darlene Belville and sisters: Jerry Wisenberger, Eva Reece, Thelma Hopewell and Virginia Weatherford.

She and her husband owned and operated a farm located on State Route 7 near Crown City, Ohio. She loved farming, nature and God’s beautiful creation. She was a wonderful cook, and loved to cook meals for her family and friends. She was a Christian, and a devoted and loving wife and mother. She had served as a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Gallipolis VFW Post 4464.

Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 PM Saturday, November 29, 2014, in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis, Ohio, with Pastor Alvis Pollard and Reverend Ron Nicholas officiating. Burial will follow in Swan Creek Cemetery, Crown City, Ohio. Friends and family may call at the funeral home 5:00-8:00 PM Friday.

Condolences may be sent to www.mccoymoore.com