Nancy Lou Belcher of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully on July 30, 2015 at the Kobacker House in Columbus after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.
She was born on May 13, 1946 to Hazel Mae (Orians) and Beryl Channing Belcher in Marion, Ohio. She is a 1964 graduate of Marion Harding High School.
Nancy married Denton Ruth on February 4, 1968, and was employed at J.C. Penney’s as a Merchandising Assistant and also sold Mary Kay products. She was involved with Marion Community Theatre, PTA, and the Eleven Meter Club for many years.
Survivors include two daughters; Aimee Jo (Lane) Warner and Laura Beth (Craig) Carey, grandchildren; Hudson Warner, Courtney Grier Warner, Hannah Elizabeth Loya, and Wingate Carey all of Marion. She is also survived by a sister; MaryAnn (Ralph David) Johnson of Sycamore, IL., nieces; Rhonda (Steve Clark) Johnson of Los Angeles, CA., Renee (David) Barton of LaPorte, IN., nephew; Channing Lewis (Jennifer) Johnson of Glen Ellyn, IL., great niece; Isabelle Grace Barton and great nephew; Will Pembroke. Nancy leaves behind several cousins, along with loving caregivers in Columbus; Mark Hardy, Barbara Steckel, and Nancy Beckwith.
She was predeceased by parents; Hazel and Beryl Channing Belcher, grandparents; Laura and John Orians, Emma (Belcher) and Harry Lewis, ex-husband; Denton Ruth, and in-laws; Don and Bette Ruth.
Visitation will be at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home on Sunday, August 2, 2015, from 3 – 6 PM with services at the Prospect Street United Methodist Church on Monday at 11:00 AM with Rev.Therese Lehman officiating. Burial will follow in Chapel Heights Memory Gardens.
Donations in Nancy’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society for ovarian cancer research. Online condolences may be sent to www.boydbornfuneralhome.com
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