Sally Parr Belcher

1939 - 2023

Sally Aurelia Parr Belcher was born April 18, 1939 in Lynchburg, Virginia and passed away peacefully on December 23rd, 2023 surrounded by her husband, children and 8 grandchildren. Sally lived her final year under the care of the devoted staff at Pennybyrn. The family will be forever grateful for the loving hands who helped her family walk her home during that time.

Sally was the daughter of Christine Carter Parr and Mayo Julian Parr. She was raised in Piney River, Virginia then attended Radford College and Phillips Business School. She met the love of her life and husband of 64 years, James W. Belcher, and was married in 1959. She lived a life of service and held positions in volunteer organizations in each place she lived. She was a talented dental assistant in both Glenmoore, Pennsylvania and Baltimore, Maryland. Sally was a cherished Women's Hospital of Greensboro volunteer, known for her humor and commitment to others and was a member of St. John's Anglican Church in Greensboro, NC.

Sally was a devoted mother and wife and had a gift for making lifelong friends wherever she lived. She spent her life dedicated to her family and her community. She was a gifted homemaker. She will be long remembered for her many recipes that are cherished and shared by all who knew her. Sally was an impeccable woman who was loved by many. Her home and heart were always open, especially with a delicious meal or a kind word of encouragement. Her sense of humor, zest for life and unfailing optimism were contagious.

In addition to her husband, Sally is survived by her children: James W. Belcher Jr (Desiree) of Greensboro, NC; Kimberley Belcher Harvey (widow of Joseph Harvey) of Newton, NC; Elizabeth Belcher Riley (Benjamin) of Summerfield, NC.. Sally is also survived by eight adoring grandchildren who will cherish the memory of their beloved Grandmommy: James W Belcher III, Luke Allen Belcher, Arthur Julian Harvey, James Killian Harvey, John Carter Harvey, Saunders McAlexander Riley, Addison Grace Riley and George Tucker Riley. She is survived, as well, by her loving brother John Carter Parr (Joyce Lea) of Roseland, Virginia; sister-in-law Joan Harvey Parr of Piney River, VA and 9 nieces and nephews with whom she shared a very special bond. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Shirley Parr Worsham; her brother James Julian Parr and her brother-in-law Allen Lee Belcher.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 6 at 11:00 AM at Saint John's Anglican Church, 6722 W. Friendly Avenue, Greensboro NC. The family will receive visitors at the home of Ben and Elizabeth Riley in Summerfield, NC immediately following the church service.