Virginia Belt

BELT, DOROTHY VIRGINIA TYLER, was born August 12, 1928 to Lillian Branford Tyler and Milton Tyler of Odenton, MD. Dorothy was the only girl. Two of her siblings, Leon Tyler and Joseph Tyler (Cora) and two grandsons, Stanley Bright and Christopher Gipson, preceded her in death. Her brother Earl Tyler lives in Crownsville, MD. Dorothy graduated from Sappington Elementary School in Gambrills and Bates Senior High School Class of 1946. She also attended Bowie State Teachers College in 1947. Dorothy transitioned from this life to her eternal home with Jesus on April 14, 2013. On December 4, 1948, Dorothy married Joseph Henry Belt, Jr. and from this union came four children: Cynthia Gipson, Joseph Belt III, Dorothea Stroman, Wendell Belt, Sr. She has been very involved in the lives of her children and grandchildren. Dorothy became a Christian at an early age. She counted as one of her most precious memories being converted at the age of 9 at a revival at Macedonia UM Church. From that point on, she demonstrated a love for God and for God's people. Dorothy's life was lived in dedication to Christ and to her family. She expended herself sowing seeds of life into every situation she encountered. Her life theme was "May the Work I've Done, Speak for Me," and she leaves a legacy of good work to those who follow her. Dorothy leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 64 years, Joseph H. Belt, Jr., four children, Cynthia Gipson of Gambrills, MD, Joseph Belt, III (Iris-deceased) of Severna Park, MD, Pastor Dorothea Stroman of Clinton, MD and Wendell Belt, Sr. (Pastor Cynthia) of Severn, MD; four grandsons: Wendell Belt, Jr. and Jason Belt of Severn, MD, Troy Belt of Alexandria, VA; and William Stroman, III of Clinton, MD; one granddaughter: Keya Robinson (Brennan) of Annapolis, MD; two great grandsons: Jayden Briggs Belt of Bowie, MD and Rico Walker of Jacksonville, FL. Her brother Earl Tyler (Martha-deceased) of Crownsville, MD; four adopted children, Betty Banks, James Pindell, Jr., Rickie America and Perry Harris; adopted grandson: William Pughsley; eleven sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, a life-long friend, Credella Matthews and a host of other relatives and friends. There will be a Wake from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 22, with family visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. at Macedonia UM Church, 1567 Sappington Station Road, Gambrills, MD 21054. Funeral is Tuesday, April 23, with viewing starting at 9am, Service at 11am. Nichols Bethel UM Church, 1239 Murray Road, Odenton, MD 21113 Arrangements by William Reece and Sons Mortuary, P.A., 1922 Forest Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401.