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Obituary for Mildred Aletha Belcher
Mildred Aletha Belcher, age 89, of Eddyville, IL passed away April 6, 2018 at her home. She was born September 6, 1928 to the late Roy Franklin “Casey” and Grace (Friend) McDonald in Raum. She married Erple Belcher on November 4, 1951. Mildred was a people person and never met a stranger. She enjoyed visiting with family and friends, watching birds, squirrels and occasional chicken out her front window and watching the St. Louis Cardinals play ball. Throughout the years, Mildred worked at North Western Bank in St. Louis, First National Bank of Harrisburg, Aly Funeral Home, Pope County Care Center (retired at age 82), clerk for Road District #2, Treasurer and Trustee for Village of Eddyville, and the Shawnee Mart. Mildred is survived by one son, Rick Belcher of Eddyville; two daughters, Lisa (Mike) Benard of Glendale, Aletha Gay (Carl “Bud”) Neighbors of Eddyville; four grandchildren, Justin (Becky) Neighbors, Casey Neighbors, Jennifer (Adam) Broadway, Teresa (DJ) Dunning; five great grandchildren, Lexi Neighbors, Blakley Neighbors, Brantley Broadway, Brayden Powell, Brittney Powell; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Erple Belcher on September 27, 1973; parents; brother, Leroy McDonald; sister, Eva May Wise. Funeral service will be 1:00 pm on Wednesday April 11, 2018 at Aly Funeral Home in Eddyville, IL. The service will be conducted by Bro. Kevin Richerson. Interment will follow in the Eddyville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until time of service on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Pope County Senior Citizens, PO Box 246 Golconda, IL 62938
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Visitation
Wednesday
11
Apr
11:00 AM4/11/2018 11:00:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
4/11/2018 1:00:00 PM
Aly Funeral Home
1099 State HWY 145 N PO Box 69 Eddyville , IL 62928
Aly Funeral Home
1099 State HWY 145 NEddyville 62928IL
United States
Service
Wednesday
11
Apr
1:00 PM4/11/2018 1:00:00 PM
Aly Funeral Home
1099 State HWY 145 N PO Box 69 Eddyville , IL 62928