ZoAnn Allred Belliston

ZoAnn Allred Belliston, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great- grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 8th, 2024. She was born January 5th, 1935. ZoAnn was a remarkable woman whose life was defined by love, resilience, and an unwavering spirit.

ZoAnn was born a tiny premature baby, not expected to survive, but she defied the odds from the very beginning, showing incredible determination and perseverance. She grew up in a loving family and later married her soulmate, Eldon Belliston in 1956. Together, they built a family filled with joy and laughter.

A passionate educator, ZoAnn taught Artex shading classes before dedicating 42 years of her life to healthcare, working at both hospitals in Nephi. She retired at the age of 72, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and care. Many who were cared for at Nephi Hospital can attest to the gentle touch of ZoAnn, who took pride in looking after her patients as if they were part of her own family.

ZoAnn was a devoted mother to six children. She cherished her role as a grandmother to thirteen grandchildren, great-grandmother to thirty-one great grandchildren, and a great great-grandmother to two great great grandchildren. Her family was her pride and joy, and she found immense happiness in their accomplishments and milestones.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, ZoAnn was a dedicated volunteer at the local food bank, always eager to help those in need. She found joy in the roles of mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother with her vibrant spirit living on in each of them.

ZoAnn loved nature, especially spending time outdoors. She could often be found camping from spring until the chill of winter pushed her out. Her favorite pastime was watching hummingbirds from her window, a testament to her appreciation for the beauty of life. 

Her favorite color was purple, and she had a unique ability to bring color and warmth into the lives of everyone she met. ZoAnn leaves behind a legacy of love and resilience that will be forever cherished by her family and friends.

She is survived by her six children, Elvon Belliston, Kay (Billy) Crosby, Ellen (Creed) Crosby. Alice (Mike) Stokes, Beth (George, deceased) Rollins, and Karl (Rachael) Belliston, 13 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, all of whom will carry her spirit in their hearts.

ZoAnn will be dearly missed, but never forgotten. A special thank you to Dr. James Rosenbeck and staff at Central Valley Medical Center.