Heaven’s gates opened wide and angels rejoiced as Jesus welcomed his precious daughter, Sarah Jane Belcher into his loving arms on September 9, 2011. Sarah Jane, 55, of Cartersville, Ga., suddenly and unexpectedly passed away while on a church trip visiting Cape Cod.
Sarah Jane was born June 3, 1956 in Cartersville, Georgia to loving parents, Waymond and Francis Kirkland. She is preceded in death by a younger brother, Jerry Ray Kirkland; father-in-law, Rev. Johnnie Belcher and mother-in-law, Thelma Belcher. She is survived by her parents, Waymond and Francis Kirkland; her husband, Ronald A. Belcher; daughters, Christy Belcher and Courtney Belcher; a grandson, Johnnie Conlan Belcher; brothers, Dean Kirkland and Randall Kirkland; and several nieces and nephews.
Sarah Jane had many interests. She was an active member of Rowland Springs Baptist Church and the Church Choir. She loved gospel music and enjoyed singing every chance she got. In the past years, she had been a teller and then a loan officer of Nation’s Bank. In more recent years, Sarah Jane was a homemaker that filled her days helping others and living life to the fullest extent. She helped by volunteering for 4-H, collecting donations for the children’s shelter and numerous other charitable organizations. Sarah Jane enjoyed each and every day by either quilting, shopping at Wal-Mart, traveling, cruising or planning her next big trip. She had already planned a trip out West then cruise to Hawaii in November. She certainly did not let anything hold her back and wanted to live each and every day as if it were its last.
The family asks that you come out, honor and celebrate Sarah Jane’s life. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. at Owen Funeral Home. The services will be conducted Thursday morning September 15th at 11:00 a.m. at Rowland Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Ringwalt officiating. Interment will follow at Rowland Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers include Kevin Kirkland, Lamar Payne, Ronald Nally, Donald Moore, Ken Woodall and Lanny Atkinson.
Please join in celebrating Sarah Jane’s life by visiting www.owenfunerals.com to share memories and post tributes.
Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Dr., Cartersville, has charge of the funeral arrangements.
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