Joanne Ruth Comer Bellman, 86, of Dublin, went home to be with the Lord on October 3, 2014.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Merrill Anthony and Ruth Caroline Comer; infant daughter, Margaret Jo; and infant great-grandchild, Riley Albin; brother, James Merrill Comer. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 65 years, Rev. Robert Bellman; children, Bob Bellman and wife Jackie, Jeff Bellman, George Bellman and wife Donna, Chris Bellman and wife Debbie, Bill Bellman and wife Carol, and Ruthie Bellman; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brother, Steve Comer and wife Joyce; and her best friend, Starla Kirkland and husband Al.
Joanne was a loving, strong and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who put the Lord and her family first in her life. She enjoyed working with married couples leading Marriage Enrichment Weekends with her husband. She enjoyed spending time with her family and with her special friends in Scott’s Ferry, Florida.
The Family Gathering will be on Sunday, October 5, 2014, from 2-4 p.m. at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 155 Dunlap Drive, NE, Christiansburg. The Graveside Service will be conducted at a later date in Wilmore, Kentucky.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Joanne to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 324 Ebenezer Church Road, Versailles, KY 40383.