Sharon McAvoy-Belle

Sharon McAvoy-Belle, 76, of Goshen, died Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

She was born on January 20, 1950, in Owosso, Michigan, to James and Agnes (Duffy) McAvoy.

Sharon married Emil “Bob” Robert Belle in April of 2014. He preceded her in death on March 17, 2025.

Surviving Sharon are daughters, Michelle (Bradley) Ford-Whitmer, Goshen, and Marla (Michael) Utzerath, Parker, Colorado; grandchildren, Brittany (Bryan) Beer, Brooke (Brock) Goodman, Brett Ford, Alec, Jack, and Elaine Utzerath; great-grandchildren, Theo, Jude, Levi, Isaac, Nora, Georgia, Miles, Ollie, and Jolene; and siblings, Maureen Zatkovic, Gloria Olsen, Rita (Andy) Flynn, Christine (Mike) Riley, Daniel (Jean) McAvoy, Joseph (Lori) McAvoy, David McAvoy, and Tom McAvoy.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bob, her parents, and siblings Donna Slocum and Morton McAvoy.

Sharon’s greatest joy in life was her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who held a special place in her heart. She treasured every moment spent with them.

A memorial service will take place at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Goshen, on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 10 a.m. Father Brian Florin will officiate. 

A burial will take place at a later date in Laingsburg, Michigan.

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.