Cleta Drucilla "Dru" Bailey Belich, 82, of Pensacola, FL passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

Dru was born on July 31, 1941, to Arthur and Maude Bailey. She graduated from Pensacola High School in 1959 where she met her husband of 62 years, Linwood Belich. Dru worked for AFLAC where she retired in 2004. Dru spent her life serving God. She was an active member of Heights Baptist Church where she was involved in many groups and always ready to serve where needed. Dru loved to play the piano during church services and did so for many years. One of her favorite past times was playing cards every week with her sister, Doris at East Brent Baptist Church. She also enjoyed working puzzles, playing bunco, fishing, and going anywhere as long as she was in the passenger seat. She loved baseball, especially watching her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Dru was a dedicated supporter of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. They were the love of her life and brought so much joy and happiness to her in whatever they were involved in.

Dru is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Linwood Belich; son, George Kevin Belich; sisters, Mildred Mitchell and Edna Wehmeier; and brothers, Willard Bailey and William "Bill" Bailey.

She is survived by her son, Keith Belich (Heather); daughter, Kay Marcilliat (Brad); sisters, Doris Inge and Glenda Crooke (George); foster brother, J.C. Inman; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held 10:00am until a funeral service begins at 11:00am Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Heights Baptist Church, 600 Pickens Ave, Pensacola, FL 32503, with Pastor Jim Duck officiating. A private family committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons and her great grandsons: Glenn Desposito, Kris Desposito, Kameron Belich, Briar Belich, Maddux Desposito, and Turner Desposito.

Honorary Pallbearers will be her great grandsons: Benji Desposito and Beaux Desposito.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in honor of Cleta Drucilla Belich to Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, 2276 Airport Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32504.

The family would like to extend thanks to The Woodland's Medical Oncologist, Dr. Michael Poise and staff, Emerald Coast Palliative Care, especially Angie, Vitas Hospice, as well as a special thanks to all the family and friends for your loving care, visits, calls and prayers. An extra special thanks to Ms. Frances Gilley for her tender loving care.