1929
Born to Horace Russell Belew and Mattilene Lloyd Belew in Plainview, TX.
1951
Earns a Bachelor of Music, summa cum laude, from Hardin-Simmons University.
1953
Achieves a Master of Music from Indiana University Bloomington.
1955
Is appointed an instructor of music at McNeese State University.
1955
Becomes a member of the Music Teachers National Association, Louisiana Music Teachers Association and Lake Charles Piano Teachers Association.
1955
Becomes an active member of the executive board of the Lake Charles Messiah Chorus and Orchestra, currently active as secretary.
1958
Is principal harpist for Lake Charles Symphony in Lake Charles, LA until 2008 and has since been on call as needed.
1964
Is a harpist for the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra in Baton Rouge, LA until 1968.
1964
Writes all publicity for McNeese State University music and wins several awards for her writing through 1994.
1965
Is a harpist for Rapides Symphony Orchestra in Alexandria, LA until 1999.
1970
Becomes a member of the American Harp Society.
1972
Founds the Louisiana Chapter of the American Harp Society and serves as vice president and advisor through today.
1973
Serves two terms on the American Harp Society National Board of Directors as director of the Southern Region (five states) until 1979.
1975
Is a Sunday School secretary at Trinity Baptist Church in Lake Charles, LA through today.
1980
Is promoted to associate professor of music at McNeese State University.
1980
Is named as Certified Teacher of Music by both the Music Teachers National Association and Louisiana Music Teachers Association.
2000
Founds the McNeese State University Harp Camp, later continuing as director.
2021
Continues active membership in MTNA, LMTA, LCPTA, AHS and Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.