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Elizabeth Blanchard Obituary
Elizabeth Jan Perry Blanchard, 68, died Sunday, June 5, 2011 at home. Jan was born February 1, 1943 to Elizabeth Waters Perry and H. Charlton Perry. She actively and aggressively survived metastatic breast cancer for 23 years and was an inspiration to all who knew her. Jan was born in Ocala, Florida and grew up on a farm. She had a great love of animals, especially horses and family pets. Jan was a graduate of Ocala High School where she was a starting guard on the Girls' Basketball Team and maintained a lifelong friendship with her team members and coach. She graduated from of The University of Florida with a degree in Speech Pathology. Jan married Robert Charles "Bob" Blanchard, also an Ocala High School and University of Florida graduate. Their careers took them to Ft. Lewis, WA; Gainesville, FL; Starkville, MS; Boca Raton, FL; Alpharetta, GA; Brussels, Begium; and Raleigh, NC. Jan has served as a speech therapist in public schools, PTA president, and legal, medical and school secretaries, but mostly she was a devoted mother to her children. She loved her family very much and made deep and lasting friendships everywhere life took her. Surviving are her husband Robert Charles "Bob" Blanchard of Holly Springs, NC; son Walker Perry Blanchard of Wake Forest, NC; daughter Martha Brooke Carr, son-in-law John Carr, granddaughter Kaycee Marie Carr of Holly Springs, NC; mother Elizabeth Perry Moody of Belleview, FL; sister Dr. M. Charleen Yarborough and brother-in law Dr. James H. "Buddy" Yarborough of Belleview, FL; brother Hugh Charlton Perry and sister-in-law Peggy Perry of Austin, TX; "adopted" sister Virginia Sigman of Ocala; step-sister Virginia "Jenny" Moody Gwaltney of Belleview; sister-in-law Anita Blanchard Brewer of Sevierville, TN; brothers-in-law Joe Blanchard, Jr. of Lakeland, FL and Gary Blanchard of Fruitland Park, FL; nephew Spencer Yarborough of Melbourne, FL; niece Leigh Yarborough McCullough of Buford, GA; nephews Charlton and Roger Perry of Austin, TX.; and her beloved dog Lily. She was predeceased by her father H. Charlton Perry of Ocala, FL and step-father Bruce R. Moody of Belleview, FL. The family wishes to thank Dr. Mark Yoffe, Nurse Practitioner Allison Casey and the entire staff of Cancer Centers of North Carolina for their caring and thoughtful treatment and support throughout Jan's journey. The family also thanks Hospice of Wake County for the care and comfort they provided in Jan's last days. In Florida, there will be a graveside ceremony at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, 5740 South Pine Ave, Ocala on Friday, June 10, 2011, at 10 a.m. A celebration of her life will be held at The Elks Lodge, 702 Northeast 25th Avenue, Ocala, the same day at 12 noon. In North Carolina, a celebration of her life will be scheduled in Holly Springs, NC at a later date. In lieu of flowers, if you would like, please make a donation to your favorite charity in Jan's name. Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Leesburg, FL has been entrusted with all arrangements. (352)787-5511
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Sponsored by Martha Carr.
July 25, 2011
Bob, I was about six when the Perry Family moved away from our neighborhood on Oakcrest Street (now NE 19th). She was my best friend, and so smart and fun to be with. Prayers and sympathy for your loss.
Betty Jo Bailey Philips, Sparr, FL
Doris Corel
June 21, 2011
Bob, it is not possible to put into words, what one feels if one looses a loved one. Both your hearts will be connected always with the true love and wonderful experiencec you had together - that noone can take from you! With all my Mom's and my compassion from distant Vienna, Doris and Poldi Corel
Mary Ann Winegard
June 15, 2011
Bob, Martha, Walker & Casey,
I consider myself very lucky to have known Jan, not only a a friend but a cousin. Her positive attitude, smile, and always being able to see the bright side of any situation has made me a much better person. Seem like Jan could read your heart, I will miss her and very honored she was part of my life's journey.
June 14, 2011
Bob, Martha, Walker and Family,
We have such nice memories of Jan, she was never one to complain, always a smile and a kind word for everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Will be greatly missed.
John,Ann and Family
June 9, 2011
Bob: Judi and I are thinking of you. George
The Paschals
June 9, 2011
Bob,
We will miss Jan. She was such a fighter and inspiration to us. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time.
June 8, 2011
Bob,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It was a pleasure to have Jan as our neighbor. She was such a
sweet person. She will be greatly missed.
Charles, Paige and Michael Wallace
Dianne Winegard
June 8, 2011
What a fighter and so thoughtful. Ronnie and I send our love and prayers. Love you guys. Dianne and Ronnie Winegard
Charlene Povia
June 8, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Jan was an inspiration to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Charlene H. Povia
Rachael Hooper
June 8, 2011
Dear Bob and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Even though we have been neighbors a short time we knew how amazing and caring Jan was as a person.
Bob and Rachael Hooper-Miss Amelia
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