Wilda Fern Belt Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Wilda Fern Belt Wilda Fern Belt, 86, of Newcomerstown, OH went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Riverside Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Fern was born on July 3, 1931 in Robbins, OH to the late Thomas "Windy" and Snowie (Peters) Williams. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 31 years, Emmett Belt on July 3, 1980, and her sons Raymond Belt and Timmy Belt. She was also predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Tom Williams, Morton Williams, Dwight Williams, Hubert Williams, Irene Sweitzer, Lillian Vandal, Doris Eckfield, Janet Sigman, Charles Williams, Johanna Williams and her granddaughter-in law, Cathy Belt. Fern is survived by her daughter Linda Belt Davenport of Virginia Beach, VA. She is also survived by her companion of 33 years Garland "Whitey" Whited; six grandchildren, Greg (Michelle) Belt, Steven (Robin) Belt, Raymond (Dawn) Belt, Erin (John) Franklin, Jessica (Luke) McCabe, and Mandy (Tom) Haslage; 12 great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Fern enjoyed life to the fullest and knew no stranger. She was a proud wife and mother of three who enjoyed cooking, making others laugh, and spending time with family. Later in life, she especially enjoyed her grandchildren, fishing, sailing, and traveling across the country with Whitey. Fern was a member of the Newcomerstown Church of Nazarene and occasionally attended Word of Life Ministry in West Lafayette. A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Addy Funeral Home at 406 West State Street, Newcomerstown, OH, with Carl Cutlip officiating. The viewing will be held from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM followed by the service. Burial will follow at West Lawn Cemetery in Newcomerstown, OH. Per the family’s request, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Alzheimer's Foundation or the American Cancer Society in honor of Fern. The family would also like to thank the Memory Care Unit of Riverside Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Community Hospice of Coshocton for their excellent care during their time with Fern.

Wilda Fern Belt

July 3, 1931 - April 8, 2018