Joyce Belt

June 3, 1938 — April 7, 2026

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Joyce Lorane Belt, age 87, of Newburgh, IN and formerly of Gilbertsville and Marion, KY. passed away Monday, April 7, 2026. She was of the Baptist faith and had been a member of Marion Baptist Church, West End Baptist Church in Paducah and Emmanuel Baptist Church in Marion. Joyce was a loving mother who enjoyed sewing, quilting, bird watching, traveling, reading the Bible and spending time with her family. She was a retired bookkeeper/accountant having worked for J.C. Penney Company for several years and also for the city of Marion.

Survivors include three sons, Glenn (Jennifer) Belt, Newburgh, IN; Anthony (Anita) Belt, Warrensburg, MO; Clark Belt, Benton, KY; two brothers, Donald Travis, Gilbertsville, KY and Dennis (Kay) Travis, Providence, KY; one sister, Janet (Robert) Golden, Newburgh, IN; seven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, A.G. “Sonny” Belt; parents, John and Rona Coleman; four sisters, Mary Belle Hosick, Ruby F. Lucchesi, Ann E. Staub and Marjorie Higgs; and one grandson, Chad A. Belt.

Graveside service will be held at a later date at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion. Please check back for the exact date and time.

Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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