Tomi Blackketter It is with great sadness that the family of Tomi Blackketter announces that she has gone to be with the Lord after her courageous battle with cancer. Tomi "Momma" passed on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, after blessing everyone she met for her 74 wonderful years. Tomi will be lovingly remembered and truly missed by her husband Ron of 55 years, her daughters, Tina Malcolm (Scott) and Cheryl Kent (Maury), brother, Walt Land (Pam), sister, Pam Smith (Smitty). Tomi "Grammie" was adored by her seven grand-children and nine great-grandchildren. Tomi moved to Florida early in life from Michigan and graduated from Southeast High School in 1963. Tomi retired from her banking career in 2007 after nearly 4 decades. A career in which she forged relationships that lasted long after her retirement. Tomi enjoyed traveling, gardening, crafts and most of all spending time with family and friends. Tomi can most be remembered by her kind words, warm smile and her compassionate spirit. A Celebration of Tomi's Life is planned for a later date.

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Published by Bradenton Herald on Mar. 3, 2019.

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March 29, 2019

Ronnie, My sincere condolences to you and your family in the days and months ahead.

Carolyn Geis Keller

Linda Wolf

March 10, 2019

Ron, Tina, Cheryl,
My heart breaks for you upon learning of your mom's passing. I know first hand the pain of losing a beloved mom. A wonderful lady who beamed when talking of her family she had a smile that greeted and welcomed you.
I loved whenever I had opportunity to run into her and visit. Since I retired I had not been around as much and lost touch with many.
She lived a happy life of love and joy. Certainly gone too soon. I'm so sorry.
May your wonderful memories offer some peace.

Linda Wolf

March 9, 2019

Ron, Tina, Cheryl,
My heart breaks for you upon learning of your mom's passing. I know first hand the pain of losing a beloved mom. A wonderful lady who beamed when talking of her family she had a smile that greeted and welcomed you.
I loved whenever I had opportunity to run into her and visit. Since I retired I had not been around as much and lost touch with many.
She lived a happy life of love and joy. Certainly gone too soon. I'm so sorry.
May your wonderful memories offer some peace.

Patti Hicks Clemens

March 6, 2019

So terribly heartbroken and sad to learn of your passing. You were such a caring and loving person and always had such a beautiful smile on your face. You were there to comfort me during my mother's passing and to this day I cherish that more than you will ever know. RIP by beautiful friend.

Cheryl Kent

March 5, 2019

Oh Momma Momma you are so truly missed.
The moment that you died my heart was torn in two, one side filled with heartache, the other died with you. I often lie awake at night, when the world is fast asleep, and take a walk down memory lane, with tears upon my cheeks. Remembering you is easy, I do it every day, but missing you is heartache that never goes away. I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain. Until the joyous day arrives that we will meet again.

Jeanne Williams-Baserva

March 4, 2019

Im so saddened by the new of Tomi's passing. She was a wonderful women inside and out.
I had the pleasure to work with her way back in NationsBank days @ DeSoto Square location. You will be missed my friend
Love Jeanne

Tina Malcolm

March 3, 2019

I thought of you with love today,
but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories, and your pictures in a frame. Your memory is my keepsake, with which I'll never part. God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart. Love you momma, Tina

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