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Janelle D. BLAKEY

1968 - 2020

Janelle D. BLAKEY obituary, 1968-2020, St. Paul, MN

BORN

1968

DIED

2020

Janelle BLAKEY Obituary

July 6, 1968 — April 29, 2020 Preceded in death by her dad Arthur Blakey, Jr. Survived by son Zachery March II (Faith Precious Lofton); mom Carolyn Carroll-Blakey; brother Arthur "Arty" (Damara Jefferson); sister Brooke; grandsons Zahir, Khalyl, Khalyse; nephews Derek and Devin, nieces Dominque, Jaylynn, Adaya, Malani, Aaliyah, and Braylyne. Also leaves behind a host of other relatives and many friends. Due to MN quarantine, we will have a private, live stream service on Friday, May 8 at 10AM. When it is allowable, there will be a future gathering to celebrate and reminisce about her.

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Published by Pioneer Press on May 7, 2020.

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Reies Romero

May 1, 2023

Janelle was such a pleasure to work with, we had so many laughs at Freedom School Express, and interesting conversations and she always kept it 100!

Berdastine

May 11, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Tom Smith

May 8, 2020

Our deepest sympathy to the Blakey family.

Andrea Cantt

May 8, 2020

Dear Family, sending love your way today and always. Im praying that God will comfort you during this time. Love Angie Canty.

Klee Thao

May 8, 2020

Please accept my deepest condolences. May God's comfort be yours family and friends of Janelle. She worked with us at Highwood Hills Elementary in St. Paul with Freedom School our EDL program. We will definitely miss your smile and energy with our students. You were a light that shone brightly for your colleagues and students.

Reies Romero

May 8, 2020

Janelle and I worked together in SPPS for Freedom School Express, she was the funniest and most easy going person to work with, a smile that lit up the building, she loved her students and taught them with the utmost integrity and wisdom, I will miss her and May God have mercy on her soul!

Marilyn Jones

May 8, 2020

I will miss you Janelle...May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Michael Bridgeford

May 8, 2020

My condolences goes out to the Blakey family as you endure the loss of a loved one. I pray that God eases your pain and Janelle's spirit brings you comfort and guidance to push forward.

Nancy Stark

May 7, 2020

I can honestly say I lost my best friend when God took you to be one of his Angel's. I will never forget you. Forever in my soul.

Marla Collins

May 7, 2020

Thinking about you all, sending heartfelt love and prayers during this terribly difficult time. Zachery, please know that we are here for you, wrapping our arms around you in love and support. Our deepest condolences to you. Your Pioneers Family

Daniel Reynolds

May 7, 2020

The lack created by her absence is the testimony of how she loved and was loved.

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Marilynda Lewis

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Vianne

May 7, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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Victoria Lucas

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Theodore Blakey

May 7, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Marsha Davis

May 7, 2020

Rest well, Janelle. To Carolyn and the entire Blakey clan our family extends our heartfelt condolences. Know that our hears are heavy with sadness for your loss and that we are praying that your memories will sustain you through this time of grief. Marsha and Robert Davis - Orlando, FL.

Dawn Collins

May 7, 2020

We've been friends since birth. You will be missed. Lucky to have spent my entire life knowing you. Love you and you'll be missed intensely

Tony

May 7, 2020

I knew Janelle since she was 1or2.She was always nice to me. Im her family. We spent a lot of time at the Mn State Fair where her dad worked. She always was smiling when I saw her.I going to miss that smile. She will be missed by all. I am speechless. This isnt supposed to happen. I give condolences to her mom Carolyn and her son Zac. And to sister Brooke And brother Arty and the rest of her family. She was loved.

robin magee

May 7, 2020

RIP. My sincere and earnest prayers for comfort for the Blakey family.

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Katie Miller

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Carlos Sneed

May 7, 2020

Rest Well Janelle. Your loving spirit and generous outpouring of laughter, heart, positivity, and truth-telling lives on in the lives of everyone you touched. The brothers and I will take of your beloved, second heart Zachery.

Kenneth Lewis

May 7, 2020

Condolences to your family at this time of sorrow, R.I.H.

Angela white

May 7, 2020

Dear friend I really enjoyed the time we had together partying at the VFW and the Legion you will be truly missed. I can't believe your gone.May you rest in heaven my angel❤❤

Gary New

May 7, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Bob Flood

May 7, 2020

Please accept our sympathy for the loss of your beautiful daughter!

Jaye

May 7, 2020

You were so bright, dressed so fly, of course smart and had the best energy at work. I will never forget your smile when you walked into the work place. Thanks for all the positive energy you showed.

Allie Davis

May 7, 2020

Condolences to the family.

Alease Moore

May 7, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I will miss her she was a good person

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