Obituary of Aloma J. Belle

BELLE, Aloma L.

Age 67 of Elmira, NY. She was born March 2, 1951 in Corning, NY, daughter of the late Carl Jelliff and Joyce Iannarilli. Mrs. Belle passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 20, 2018 in Las Vegas, NV surrounded by her loving family. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband John (Jack) Belle; sister Robin Jackson; brother Herminio Iannarilli. She is survived by her 4 daughters Michelle Houser of Elizabeth City, NC, Kim Reaves of Elmira, Ericka Thomas Wells (Allen Baity) of Elmira, Nicole (Brandon) Harper-Bell of Atlanta, GA; 1 son Robert (Tank) Thomas (Lindsay) of Las Vegas, NV; 1 adopted step daughter Jamila Credle of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren Shanise Thomas, Shaquel Wells, Shaniya Wells, Maddyn Johnstone-Thomas, Santino Whitty, Tony Whitty, Klorissa Mangini, Cassandra Medina, Cameron Fish, Amari Harper-Knox, Jamir Hannah, Jahvez Mitchell, Brooke Holt; 9 great grandchildren; siblings Allison (Al) Jelliff of Summerville, SC, Roy (Debbie) Jelliff of Corning, Carl "Benny" (Cathy) Jelliff of Corning, Barbara Ricketts of Gainesville, GA, Elvira Iannarilli of Corning, Cristina (John Ross) Iannarilli-Ross of Oklahoma City, OK and Giudo Iannarilli of Corning; sister-in-law and special friend Shirley Henderson of Morehead City, NC. Aloma was devoted to her family. They were the most important part of her life. Family and friends are invited to visit Lake St. Presbyterian Church/Fusion Family Ministries, 300 Lake St., Elmira on Thursday, January 3rd from 10 am to 12 noon. Her funeral service will be held at 12 noon. Pastor Juhura Shazer will officiate. Committal prayers and interment in Bath National Cemetery at the convenience of the family.