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Mary Blackledge Obituary

Mary T. Blackledge

January 7, 1928-February 1, 2012

Gulfport

Mary T. Blackledge, age 84, of Gulfport, died Wednesday, February 1, 2012 in Gulfport.

She was born in Petal and had been a resident of Gulfport since 1952.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Gulfport and WMU where she was a former president. She was also a Sunday School Teacher for many years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rothell Blackledge; a sister, Frances McFarland; and a brother, John Tolar.

Mrs. Blackledge is survived by her two daughters, Bonnie Blackledge and Rachael Grayson (Dave) all of Gulfport; a brother, Clifford Tolar of Riverside, CA; and two grandchildren, Jeff Harrison and Michal Thornton.

The funeral service will be Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Grace Memorial Baptist Church in Gulfport where friends may visit beginning at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Gulfport.

The family prefers memorials to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 12190 Highway 605, Gulfport, MS 39503.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com

Published by The Sun Herald on Feb. 3, 2012.
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Bonnie & Rachel, So sorry to hear about your mother. Know from experience she will be dearly missed.
sorry I couldn't make it down but hope to see you soon.
Love,
Duane Mitchell

February 5, 2012

Bonnie and Rachael, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love to you, Kathy Wheeler Roush

February 3, 2012

Bonnie and Rachael, I am so sorry to read of your mom's passing. Our prayers are with you all; and I will convey to Kathy. Take care, Ed Wheeler

February 3, 2012

Bonnie, Jerry and i were sad to hear of the loss of your sweet Mama. You took such good care of her and I know she is smiling down on us from heaven. Let us know what we can do. Love, Susan & Jerry

susan shore/godin

February 3, 2012

Bonnie and Rachael, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. She and your dad both were such remarkable people. Our prayers are with your families. Laura & Irvin Rodriguez

Irvin & Laura Rodriguez

February 3, 2012

Bonnie sorry to read about your mom. I do remember some things about her and playing yatzee at the dinning room table. As I remember she was a good lady and very well liked. I just know she is with the Lord and enjoying every minute. Mike Pyle

Mike Pyle

February 3, 2012

We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.

The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes

February 3, 2012

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