Florence Alice Belt

May 4, 1928 - February 23, 2022

Florence Alice Belt, at the age of 93, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 in Schertz, Texas. Florence was born on May 4th, 1928 to Henry B. and Lauretta A. Rice in Mt. Peasant, Michigan. In 1948 Florence met Gordon Belt at Central Michigan University and fell in love the first day. Florence and Gordon were married November 26th, 1949 at the People’s Church in East Lansing, Michigan. Florence graduated from Central Michigan University in 1950, with a degree in Elementary Education. Her career as a First Grade teacher spanned 33 years in Holt, South Redford and Livonia, Michigan. Florence loved teaching children; she was a natural and her students adored her. When not teaching, Florence loved being outside gardening or hanging out at the family cottage (Crooked Lake and Manistee Lake, MI). She loved to travel and, along with Gordon and their daughters, spent a year in England and explored much of Europe. She also lived in Cypress for four months with Gordon and travelled the surrounding area extensively. Closer to home she spent many years traveling the U.S. with her teacher friends, as well as many trips to the cottage with them. Florence loved interior decorating and resolved this passion with building and furnishing many dollhouses, two of which were specifically made for her Grand-daughters. She also loved to needlepoint and hook rugs and was an avid reader. Florence was predeceased by her husband Gordon Anthony Belt, and daughter, Cathy Jo. Florence is survived by her daughters Carol Ann Bishop and Connie Sue Allen (and Stephen); Granddaughters Charla Grace Johnson, Autumn Lee Rybak (and Tom); Grandsons Robert Anthony, Charles Englemeyer and Eric Englemeyer; Step-Grandsons Ethan Allen, John Andrew Allen (and Vannessa); Great-Grandchildren Brendan, Brooke, Maverick, Patience and Rocklyn; her brother, Stuart Terry Rice (and Sara). Florence’s gift of gab, sense of humor and quick wit endeared her to many and she will be greatly missed. A Memorial Service will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Saline on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. with a visitation being held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place privately in the Oakwood Cemetery in Saginaw, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Florence’s name be made to The Legacy at Forest Ridge in Schertz, Texas or to any senior living facility of your choice. To leave a memory you have of Florence, to sign her guestbook or for directions please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.