No one expects an Angel to set the world on fire - but that is precisely what she did. Ruth Ann Belcher did just that over her lifetime demonstrating the power of Love. Her undeniable presence and infectious smile pales only in comparison to the size of her heart and the impact of her reach and love for God.

The world lost an Angel on December 2, 2022, as heaven gained one. Ruth Ann Belcher 65, of Charleston, WV passed away peacefully at home. She was a member of A More Excellent Way Life Center Church. She was employed at the Department of Health and Human Resources for the State of West Virginia as the only state Child Support Enforcement Liaison. She graduated High School from Williamson High and furthered her education at West Virginia State University earning a Regents bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Criminal Justice.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Daniel Belcher Sr., and Mary Elizabeth Belcher. Three brothers, Leroy and Frank Belcher, Nathaniel Moore, and two sisters Virginia Lee Mitchell and Barbara Chaffins.

Ruth leaves behind her only child, Retired Sergeant First Class Edward J. Houston (Victoria) of Killeen, TX; brothers Joseph Daniel Belcher, Jr., (Veronica) Allen Belcher, Ronnie Belcher all of Charleston, WV; sisters Lorraine Poore, Vernita Belcher (Chris) of Williamson, WV, Linda Griffin (Spencer- deceased), Darretha M. McConnell ( Darnell) of Charleston, WV; five grandchildren, Trenton Houston, Tahje Houston Malika Craven, Trey Snowberger, Quenen Houston, and 4 great-grandchildren Khyree Houston, Joaquim Houston, Kyngsten Houston, Kayden Craven, all of TX; one surviving aunt Annie Ruth James, niece Pamela Bays (the daughter she never had) and a host of other nieces, nephews, and cousins who love her dearly.

The family will receive friends on Monday, December 12, 2022, from 11:00 am until the time of Ruth's life celebration, 12:00 p.m., at A More Excellent Way Life Center Church, 504 Virginia Street in Charleston, West Virginia. The Reverend Charles Blackmon will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in South Charleston, West Virginia.

NO TEARS IN HEAVEN

There are no tears in Heaven nor grief of any kind, I leave this final teardrop to those I've left behind. Though absent from the body, I'm present with the Lord; the joy of my salvation is now my full reward. And just as God has promised, He's wiped my tears away, and nothing can compare to the wonder of that day. So keep me in your memory and know that up above there are no tears in Heaven, instead there's only love.