Belinda Fitzjohn

Belinda Fitzjohn, 71, of Altamont, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.

Belinda Allen was born on February 12, 1952, to Billy Price and Barbara LaMae (Moss) Allen in Parsons, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in Mound Valley and graduated from LCHS in 1970. In 1975, Belinda started college at LCC and then Pittsburg State University, graduating with her Bachelor's and two Master's in Education.  For 17 years, she enjoyed her career as a teacher for USD 506 at Bartlett and Mound Valley Grade Schools.

She was a member of the Altamont United Methodist Church.  Always wanting to grow in her relationship with God, Belinda would often sing hymns around the house.  She was a devoted mother and grandmother, who never complained and always put family first.  She also enjoyed listening to old country music, crocheting pot scrubbers, and watching football.

On May 2, 1998, Belinda and Harold Wayne Fitzjohn were united in marriage in Altamont.  He preceded her in death in December 1998.

Survivors include:

One son – Blake Pilkington of Pittsburg, Kansas

One daughter – Barbara Jo Brown (Kelly Brown) of Altamont, Kansas

Seven grandchildren – Kira Elsey, Trinity Thompkins (Trey Robinson), Belinda Thompkins, Johnathan Thompkins, Myles Harper, Moses Harper, and Donna Grace Brown

Two great-grandchildren - Tyler and William Elsey

Her mother - Barbara Allen of Mound Valley, Kansas

Besides her husband, Harold, she was preceded in death by her father, Billy Allen and one grandson, Ryan Allen Pilkington.

The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the United Methodist Church in Altamont, with burial at the Mound Valley Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service at 1:00 p.m.

Memorials are suggested to the Altamont United Methodist Church or the DaVita Dialysis.  These can be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons KS 67357.

Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.