Luvena Bellew

Bertha Luvena Bellew, age 89, of Attalla, Al passed peacefully from this life on October 3, 2025. She was born in St. Clair County on July 10, 1936 to parents Walter Murray and Stella Rupel Murray.

She was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and a faithful member of the Church of God, where she served as singer, musician, teacher, and team member of Ladies Ministries.

She loved her husband and family dearly and was an excellent homemaker, cook and seamstress. She also enjoyed her career years with Medical Center East and her years serving as corporate officer in the Bellew family business. She enjoyed good music, family time, travel, her pets, and being creative with her skilled hands at a sewing machine.

She is survived by her son, Rev. Anthony (Renee) Bellew, Grandchildren: Carter Bellew, Mckenzie (Briley) Shrewsberry, Rev. Shane (Misty) Bearden, Greatgrandchildren: Conner Bearden, Madeline (Gabe) Smith, and Ella Bearden, a host of nieces and nephews, and her sisters: Laura (Dewayne) Gilliland, Judy (Jack) McBurnett, and Carolyn (Wilford) Wilson.

She is preceded in death by: Husband, P. C. Bellew, Daughter, Anita Bearden, Son-in-law, Terry Bearden, Parents: Walter and Stella Murray, Brothers: Ward (Thelma) Murray, Calvin (Doris) Murray, and Marvin (Mary) Murray. Sisters: Lela (Alvin) Harrison, Leetha (Rev. M. F.) Robinson, Bertie Burtram (Rev. Willard) Johns, and Francis (Rev. Paul) Waddell.

She has been a tremendous blessing to the Kingdom of God in song, teaching and encouragement.

Heartfelt gratitude to Shepherd’s Cove Hospice Team as well as Vicki Hammett, Rachel Harden and their team of caregivers, her kind neighbors in Attalla, and Beverly Roberts.