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1934
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2017
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Frances Blalock Obituary
She was born July 26, 1934, in Marshville, N.C., a daughter of the late Leroy Clyde Preslar and Junnie Frances Carpenter Preslar.
Mrs. Blalock was a member of the Springs Senior Citizens Club and First United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Blalock is survived by a daughter, Wanda Kay Blalock of Lancaster; a son, Aaron Blalock of Lancaster; a brother, Graham Preslar and his wife, Judy, of Marshville, N.C.; one granddaughter, Crystal Ard and her husband, the Rev. Kevin Ard; and two great-grandchildren, Josiah and Matthias Ard, both of Orangeburg, S.C.
Mrs. Blalock was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Jack Blalock; seven brothers, Leroy Preslar, William Preslar, Alfred Preslar, Benjamin Preslar, Clarence Preslar, Grady Preslar and Butler Preslar; and four sisters, Nellie P. Yount, Blanche P. Trull, Josephine P. Taylor and Elizabeth P. Hayes.
The celebration of life funeral service for Mrs. Blalock will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, in Lancaster Memorial Park Mausoleum by the Rev. Kevin Ard.
The family will greet friends following the service.
For those who wish to, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, PO Box 608, Lancaster, SC 29721.
An online guest register is available on the obituaries page at www.burgessfunerals.com.
Burgess Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family of Mrs. Blalock.
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Lyda and Charles Davis
October 23, 2017
Kay,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Charles and I will keep you in our prayers as you fill the human void with heartfelt memories.
Clyde Preslar
October 20, 2017
Aaron, Kay and Family our thoughts and prayers are with you. This is a great loss for all of us but know that Aunt Peg has found peace. Let me know how I can help in any way.
Love,
Clyde
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