Belva Dean Fox

Belva Dean Fox, née Hankins, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in La Grange, Oldham County, Kentucky, just days before her 91st birthday. She was born on Sunday, September 29, 1935, in LeRoy, McClean County, Illinois.

Mrs. Fox was a 1954 graduate of the former Carrollton High School. Over the course of her working life, she was employed by Conn Organ Company in Madison, Indiana, and later retired from the former Teledyne-Wirz Tube Factory in Carrollton and the former C.C.L. Container Factory in Carrollton. Belva Dean had also worked for Bell South Telephone Company as a Telephone Operator. She was a member of Carrollton United Methodist Church.

Belva found happiness in life’s simple and lasting blessings. She enjoyed gardening, and she especially treasured being close to her grandchildren and spending time with them as they grew up. Her love for family was an important part of her life and will remain a cherished memory to those who knew her best.

She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Gault of La Grange, Kentucky, and Lisa’s companion, Doug Emily. She is also survived by her sister, Melvenia Hunter of Lexington, Kentucky; her grandchildren, Kendall Gault of Louisville, Kentucky, and Kaelyn Gault - Hancock of Louisville, Kentucky, with her husband, Luke Hancock; and her great-grandchildren, Hollis and Hollyn Hancock. Belva Dean is also survived by a stepson, Troy Fox of Carrollton, Kentucky. She leaves behind a family who will remember her with love and gratitude.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Fox; her parents, Melvin Hankins and Temple Oak Hankins; and her brother, Jimmie D. Hankins.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Port Royal Cemetery in Port Royal, Henry County, Kentucky.

No public visitation will be held; everyone is encouraged to arrive at the Cemetery fifteen minutes prior to the service time.

Belva Dean Fox will be remembered for her devotion to her family, her years of faithful work, and the quiet joys she cultivated throughout her life. Her memory will be lovingly carried forward by those who knew and loved her.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the Carroll County Animal Shelter in care of the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted with the Tandy-Eckler-Riley Funeral Home.