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Ann Belles Obituary
Ann M. Belles, age 100, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. She was born in Springfield on March 8, 1924, to the late Howard E. Riddle, Sr. and Frances M. (Lyons) Riddle. Duby graduated from Springfield High School in 1942. She married the love of her life, Kenneth W. Belles, Sr on March 16, 1945, while he was in the Navy, stationed at Norfolk, Virginia. After her husband passed in April 1972, Duby went to work for Ullery's Greenhouse where she later retired. She loved to plant flowers around her home. Duby bowled on several leagues through the years, loved playing cards, and traveling. Her family meant everything to her. She'll be greatly missed. In addition to her parents and husband, Duby was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Southam; son in law, Tom Southam; brothers: Howard and John Riddle; and sisters in law: Joan and Sharon Riddle. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Kenneth (Bonnie) Belles; daughter, Vicki (Jeff) Kohut; grandchildren: Tracy (Scott) Flomerfelt, Andrea Steele, Kenny (Jessica) Belles, Brendan (Janean) Southam, Chelsea Kohut, and Ashley (Danny) Miller; great grandchildren: Aiden, Nolan, Connor, Colten, Eve, Watson, and Nash; as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. A visitation will be held on Monday, August 26, 2024 from 2-3pm at Richards, Raff, and Dunbar Memorial Home, 838 E. High Street, Springfield. A memorial service will follow at 3:00pm. Flowers may be sent for the service or donations may be made in Ann's name to the American Heart Association. To leave condolences please visit www.richardsraffanddunbar.com
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Hope Embry/ Nikki Clark
August 29, 2024
We at holidayhair will surely miss Ms Ann she was family. She came to Nikki every two weeks for 25 years. Ro her son and daughter thank you for allowing us into her life. We feel so blessed to had known her.
Rhonda Savage (Shear)
August 26, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. You are all in my thoughts and Prayers! Ann will be deeply missed. She was a sweetheart of a lady.
Denise Turner See
August 25, 2024
My deepest sympathies, Love
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2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Richards, Raff & Dunbar Memorial Home838 East High Street, Springfield, OH 45505
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26
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3:00 p.m.
Richards, Raff & Dunbar Memorial Home838 East High Street, Springfield, OH 45505
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