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Evelyn Blake Obituary

EVELYN SHEPPARD BLAKE Evelyn Sheppard Blake, 93 of Wilmington, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 10, 2015. Born in Stokes County, NC on September 13, 1921- the second daughter of Percy A. Sheppard and Onie Robertson Sheppard. She was preceded in death by husband Oscar Blake Sr. , son Oscar Blake Jr. , sisters Mary Flint and Ruth Brande, all of whom she loved dearly. Surviving to cherish her memory is a sister- Inez Banks, daughter- Dianna B. Hudson, grandchildren -Troy Hudson, Melissa Blake, Craig Hudson (Samanta), Angela B. Marshall ( David), honorary grandson William Bello; great grandchildren- Alyssa Blake, Zuri Grace Petty and Blake Hudson; cousin Mary Ruth Cooper. Evelyn was loved by special friends, the Causey and Pender families. She greeted all with a beautiful smile and a heart full of love. To cook and share with others brought her great joy. She will be missed. The family sends thanks to all for their support, prays,cards (Sunshine Club). Special thanks to all those who provided care for Evelyn over the years,especially Glenda Newell and LaVerna Westmurry. Visitation will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday, March 13, 2015 at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Home.Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, March 14, 2015 in the Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service Chapel. Interment to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hospice and The Muscular Dystrophy Association. Condolences to the family may be offered at www.coblewardsmithwilmington.com

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Published by Wilmington Star-News from Mar. 12 to Mar. 13, 2015.

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Barbara Moore

March 18, 2015

Dianna, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I cannot get over how much you looked like her when she was young. She was a special lady and I know you will miss her every day.

Renae Hinnant Fountain

March 15, 2015

So sorry to hear about Evelyn but I know she is in Heaven with my Grannie. I am sure they are discussing what is happening in the neighborhood. Such a sweet woman and a wonderful neighbor. So sorry I could not attend the service but we were out of town. My prayers for the family.

Johnny Strickland

March 14, 2015

Onie, Am so sorry your Mother is gone.My love and dearest thoughts are with you and all your family.

March 14, 2015

I was sorry to hear that Granny Blake had passed away! My thoughts and prayers are with each of you! She will be missed! Love, Molly Jones

Martha McMillan Holmes

March 13, 2015

Dianna,
So sorry to read about the passing of your precious Mom. You look so much like her. Please know you and your family are in my prayers during this sad time.

Pat & Ken Brown

March 12, 2015

Dianna-we are so sorry Granny Blake has passed. She was one of the sweetest ladies I've known, always smiling and kind, and a great cook too! As long as you have all those wonderful memories of your Mom, she will always be near. All of you are in our hearts and our prayers! With love, Pat & Ken

March 12, 2015

Our Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. The Neely Family

Frank & Barbara Coley & Terry Aldridge

March 12, 2015

Dianna and Family, you are in our hearts and prayers. Your mother was a wonderful person. We will always remember her smile and her laughter. We love you so much!!

Pat&George Blake

March 11, 2015

Dianna Our love and prays are with you and your family.Your Mother was a great Lady. We had a few good times around her table.We love you.She will be missed.

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