Memorial contributions benefit the Belmont County Animal Shelter

Gay Elaine Forbes 64 of Bellaire, Ohio died Friday August 13, 2021 at her home.

She was born September 30, 1956 a daughter of the late David and Nelle (Burkhardt) Forbes in Bellaire, Ohio.

Gay graduated from Bellaire High School and went on to get her Associates degree from West Virginia Northern.

She worked for Prudential doing clerical work and was a Methodist by faith.

Gay loved to travel and was very outgoing. She enjoyed the Cincinnati Reds and was especially fond of Johnny Bench.

Gay was a Civil War buff and liked American history.

She was a fan of the Beatles and Elvis.

She was always very kind and a champion for animals, often taking in strays and sharing her home.

Her family wishes to thank you in advance for your kindness and support and ask that any memorial contributions benefit the Belmont County Animal Shelter