BARBARA BLAKEY Obituary
BARBARA LEE
Age 83, of Beltzhoover, unexpectedly on Saturday, February 26, 2011. Wife of the late George W. Blakey, Jr.; mother of Melissia G. Blakey and the late Steven S. Blakey; sister of Wallace Porter of Indianapolis, Elayne Jones and Lottie Jones; grandmother of Steven, Jeremy, and Jamaar; great-grandmother of Robert, Patience, Duston, Steven, Stephanie, Jerrell, Anastasia, Jaryah and Giovanna. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the COSTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 427 Lincoln Ave., E. Liberty, where funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m.
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Barbara Gans
March 2, 2011
Melissa
God is able to keep you in his arms when you feel the weakest.
Love Barbara Gans
Beverly Harris-Walker
March 2, 2011
Melissa, our condolences to you and your family. May God's love and peace be with you all.
Staff at the Center for Family Excellence
Deborah El
March 2, 2011
Dear Melissa,
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Pauline Paul-Benson
March 1, 2011
Melissa and family, my deepest sympathy and my prayers are with you at this time.
Pauline Blakey Paul-Benson
Daughter of "Teenie" and Paul Blakey
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Kiva Fisher-Green
March 1, 2011
Cousin Missy,
My condolences on the loss of Aunt Barbara Lee. I didn't see her often but she was always so kind when we did see each other.
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Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh
March 1, 2011
Melissa, Our prayers are with you. God bless you and your family.
Robin Jones
March 1, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Steel Valley Family Center
March 1, 2011
Melissa, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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