Reva Jean Bellamy

Reva Jean Ragan Bellamy December 16, 1932-July 14, 2014 Obituary On July 14, 2014, Reva Jean Ragan Bellamy passed away from her earthly home and entered the Kingdom of her Heavenly Father at the age of 81. She was born on December 16, 1932 and was the oldest of 9 children. She possessed a true servant’s heart that was constant in her nurturing love and faith of others. She was strong in faith, determination, and compassion and was very gifted in the art of cooking/baking and sewing. Jean shaped the lives of everyone she encountered through her tireless Christian example, sweet and simple demeanor and infectious smile. Her signature gifts of joy and love will never be forgotten. Her greatest accomplishments were her faith in Jesus Christ as her Savior, her children, grandchildren and great grand children. Jean was born on Lookout Mountain and was a lifelong resident of Etowah County. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and was married for 60 years and raised two beloved daughters. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Russell M Bellamy; daughter Barbara Turner; parents Bedford (Ted) and Marie Ragan as well as Sisters Doris Statham and Marie Stone. Survivors include beloved daughter Deborah (Denson) Ragsdale; sister in law Zera Mullendore; grand children Kayla (Malley) Prater and Lori (Brian) Bendall; great grand children Mason, Morgan and Milean as well as many beloved brothers and sisters, brother & sister n laws, nieces and nephews. Funeral services to honor her will be held at 2:00pm at Etowah Memorial Chapel in Boaz on Thursday, July 17th. Officiating will be Bro. Lauil Thompson, Bro. Bill Drummons and Bro Kenneth Lasseter. Burial will follow at Crestwood Cemetery. The family will have visitation on Wednesday, July 16th with family to be received at 5:30-8:00pm and friends at 6:00-8:00pm. Pallbears will include Denson Ragsdale, Malley Prater, Brian Bendall, Gayle Gilbert, Kevin Roberson and Ronnie Oliver. Honorary Pallbears will include her surviving brothers James, Jerry, Lonnie and Malcolm (Buddy) Ragan as well as Sisters Dorothy Roden and Wanda Gilbert. Our family is deeply grateful to all her special friends, family, staff and residents of Regency Pointe as well as Dr. John Wilborn and other physicians for the care, love, prayers and support given to her. We also extend a heart-felt gratitude to the GRMC MICU Staff, 7th floor South Staff and GRMC Hospice for the exceptional care and support provided to her and the family. “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8. Memorial donations in her honor can be made, if desired in lieu of flowers, to Southside Baptist Church Home bound ministry by contacting 256-442-8602 or www.sbcsouthside.org.

Reva Jean Bellamy

December 16, 1932 - July 14, 2014