She was born September 6, 1933, in Wichita, Kansas, to Bert and Ruth Evans. Paddy married John Belt on July 15, 1950. She was a homemaker until her children were grown. She then became a secretary at Riverlawn Christian Church, where she worked for 16 years, and was a devoted member since 1964. Paddy was a faithful servant who taught kindergarten Sunday School for 40 years and during her retirement was the church librarian.
Paddy is preceded in death by: her loving husband of 65 years, John Belt; her parents; sister, Marlene Church; and brother, Edward Evans.
Those left to cherish her memory are: daughters, Kathy Ray (Mark Bishop), Debbie (Brad) Voran, and Sandi (Mike) Major: as well as grandchildren: Adrienne (Kevin) Carey, Stacie (Jason) Watts, Aaron (Melanie) Ray, Zach (Jessica) Jeffery, Trista (Bradley) Jensen, Erica Jeffery, Ashley Gibson, Austin Major, and 12 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Riverlawn Christian Church, 4243 N. Meridian Ave., Wichita, Kansas, 67204.
In lieu of flowers the family kindly requests memorials be sent to Riverlawn Christian Church, 4243 N. Meridian Ave., Wichita, Kansas, 67204.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ResthavenMortuary-Cemetery.com for the Belt family.