Obituary

Florine Sylvia Smith Belcher
(January 27, 1924 - April 6, 2012)

Florine Sylvia Smith Belcher, 88, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2012, at the Wyngate Senior Living Community in Barboursville, West Virginia. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 11, at South Webster Cemetery in South Webster, Ohio, with Rev. Roger Lavender officiating. Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel of Barboursville is assisting with arrangements. She was born January 27, 1924, in Ruggles, Kentucky, the oldest daughter of the late Rev. Mance Ball and Hester Green Ball. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Lloyd Harmon Smith, her second husband, Elmer R. Belcher, sister Christine Novatoni, brother Delbert Ball, and brother Ray Ball. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Jerry Smalley of Huntington. She also is survived by her beloved grandsons, Jason (RaShawna) Smalley of Huntington and Jerod Smalley of Columbus, Ohio. Additional survivors include three beautiful great-grandchildren, Chloe MiKayla Smalley of Huntington, and Brady Heath Smalley and Tyler Wade Smalley of Columbus, Ohio. For 81 years she lived in Scioto County, Ohio, in the South Webster area. She owned and operated her own business, Smith's Beauty Salon. She and her husband Lloyd were loyal fans of the South Webster High School basketball team having attended nearly every game for four decades. She was a member of Bloom Freewill Baptist Church in Scioto Furnace, Ohio, where she made many life-long friendships. In 2005, she moved to Huntington, WV to be with family. She enjoyed following the activities of the Cabell Midland H.S. Band which her daughter directed. In 2009, Wyngate Senior Living Community became her home due to declining health. At Wyngate, she received loving care from a wonderful staff. Hospice of Huntington also provided a great source of support for her and her family. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bloom Freewill Baptist Church, Box 162, South Webster, Ohio, 45682, or Hospice of Huntington.