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Peggy Jean Belcher
1939 - 2025
BORN
1939
DIED
2025
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Peggy Belcher Obituary
She was born in Caretta, West Virginia, to the late Rueben W. Ragsdale and Elizabeth Sopsher Ragsdale. Peggy was raised in southern WV and was a graduate of Oceana High School. She was the youngest of four (4) sisters, and was raised by her father. She was also preceded in death by the father of her children, Robert E. Belcher; and sisters, Betty Hoyt and Norma Asbury.
Peggy retired from Westfield Insurance Company after 25 years of service. She was a member of the St. Albans Women's Club and Nitro Moose. She enjoyed dancing, bowling, and supporting her boys while playing Little League, Babe Ruth, Senior Babe Ruth, High School, and even college baseball. She was their greatest fan and never missed a game. Later, she became an avid cat and dog lover caring for not only her own animals, but also many neighborhood strays. Peggy also enjoyed cooking for and the gathering of her friends and family.
Surviving are her three sons, Greg (Sharon Chapman) Belcher of St. Albans, Chris (Cheryl) Belcher of Cincinnati, and Patrick (Missi) Belcher of Winfield; and sister, Patty Parker of Pounding Mill, VA. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Maria Belcher, Max Belcher, Daniel Belcher, Craig Belcher, Adam Belcher and Isaac Belcher; and great grandchildren, Blakely, Lawson, Elowyn, and Marci Belcher.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Bartlett-Nichols Funeral Home, St. Albans with Pastor Jeff Bice officiating. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home.
You may visit Peggy's tribute page at BartlettNichols.com to share memories or condolences with the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Peggy's name to any local animal shelter/rescue organization, or Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV. Peggy's family wishes to thank Dr. Jonathan Lilly, MD and his staff at Dunbar Medical Associates, the staff at English Meadows memory care unit, and the staff at Hubbard Hospice House for their assistance caring for Peggy.
Bartlett-Nichols Funeral Home, family owned and located at 409 Sixth Avenue, St. Albans is honored to serve the Belcher family.
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