Belva Jean Gamblin Obituary (1937 - 2018)

Belva Jean Gamblin, 81, of Pana, passed away on to her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 25, 2018 in Heritage Health--Pana. She was born April 1, 1937 in Salem, IL. Belva was a fierce, dedicated & enduring woman of Faith. She greatly enjoyed Christian music programs and was proficient in reading & interpreting the Bible. She was also the perfect partner of her faithful Schnauzer puppy, Opadiah, also known as Obie. Belva is survived by her loving children, Theresa Gamblin Dalton (Marty), Effie Gamblin Renken (John) & Roddy Lee Gamblin, also by numerous grand, great & great-great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, cousins & many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Edgar & Effie (Alderson) Roddy and husband, John Gamblin. All donation in Belva's honor may be made to Christian County Animal Shelter in Taylorville. Cremation rites will be accorded and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.