After a long and full life, our dear Mother & Grandmother, Zannie Gay Belrose, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the age of 103. She was born September 22, 1920, to Julian Henry Fields and Florence Rowena Squyers Fields.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Sardis Pentecostal Church in the Sardis Community of Shelby County.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 4, 2024, at Sardis Pentecostal Church.  Interment will follow at Brandon Memorial Cemetery in Shelby County.

She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother who was always available when any of her family and friends needed her—whether it be for prayer, guidance, a listening ear or to simply put monkey blood on a "bobo." Having many, many friends, she was a well-loved, member of the Sardis community.  Zannie Gay has been a lifelong member of the Sardis Pentecostal church dating back to when it was just a brush arbor.

Many have said she had a direct line to heaven, and we are convinced she certainly did! She was a great prayer warrior for her family, for her church family, and for many others from all walks of life. You could call her at any time—day or night—and she was ready and willing to pray for or with you.

A memory for us all was her drinking coffee from her saucer because her cup truly overflowed.

She would say she was blessed beyond measure by her family . . . they made her beam with pride.  We also remember Papaw say one Christmas as he was looking over his family before Mamaw read the Christmas story: "Zannie Gay look what we have started!"

She would make homemade biscuits for every single meal.  When we say every single meal, we mean she cooked three meals a day—every single day.  Let me tell you folks . . . it wasn't ever just a casserole.

Zannie Gay, in the prime of her life, was a woman of many talents: from a star athlete, handyman, Sunday school teacher, 5-star cook, to fisherman right alongside her husband.  She once said in an interview, "Her greatest accomplishment was her family."  She also said, "What a blessing it is to be called 'Mamaw' by so many people!"

You will forever hold a special place in our hearts and your legacy will live on through us all!

She is survived by her children:

LaNell Rash

Lillian Shofner

Martha Rash & Kenneth

Melba Rodgers

Kathryn Schillings & Joe Tom

Lester Belrose & Teresa

Leo Belrose & Janet

Daughter in Law:

Connie Belrose Noble & Don

Grand Children:

Lisa Eaves & George

Shannon Shofner

Lamar Rash & Kris

Kevin Rash & Kim

Leann Rash

Kerri Griffin & Ray

Heather Moody & Donnie

Todd Clark & Darlene

Doug Rodgers & Lindsey

David Rodgers

Donnie Belrose & Denise

Ronnie Belrose & Carmen

Jennifer Leach & Mark

Jon Schillings & Joanna

Brandy Ellis & Shawn

Austin Belrose & Drew

Tyler Belrose & Stephanie

Jordan Steele & John

Grant Belrose & Korie

54 great grandchildren

47 great great grandchildren

Sister:

Margie Hinton & Jimmy

Numerous nieces, nephews, family & friends

Special caregivers:

Janet Anderson

Marsha Jernigan

She was preceded in death by:

Husband, Ray Belrose; Mother, Florence Squyers Fields; Father, Julian Fields; Son, Lonnie Belrose; Grandsons, Brandon Shofner & Terry Rash; Great Grandson, Jesse Don Moody; Son's in Law, Bobby Rash, Oliver Shofner & Mike Rodgers; Brothers, Roy Fields (Susie), Ralph Fields (Esther) Elbert Fields (Dot) Sisters, Zolema Anthony (J.M.) Annie Mae Clark (Marlin) & 2 infant sisters

Serving as Pallbearers will be the Grandsons & Great Grandsons