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Amy Blake

1927 - 2020

Amy Blake obituary, 1927-2020, Painted Post, NY

BORN

1927

DIED

2020

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Phillips Funeral Home - Corning

17 W. Pulteney St.

Corning, New York

Amy Blake Obituary

Amy Gertrude Blake, age 93, formerly of Painted Post, passed on Thursday, August 20, 2020. She was born on May 21, 1927 in Blossburg, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Homer and Ava (Carson) Smith. On November 5, 1945, she and Franklin J. Blake were married at the United Methodist Church in Painted Post. He predeceased her on September 12, 1987.

Amy owned and operated Blake's Antiques Store in The Baron Steuben Building in Corning, New York.

She is survived by her son, Kevin (Fay) Blake of Jacksonville, FL, daughters, Judy (Alan) Mullikin, of Lexington, VA, Terry Blake of Pensacola, FL and Laurie (Robert) Morse of Cypress, TX. In addition to her children, she is also survived by two sisters, Wilma Alderman (Painted Post, NY) and Joyce (William) Tapley (Midland, TX), ten grandchildren, Amy (Robert) Rapp, Kristine (Jimmy) Harris, Trevor (Lisa) Mullikin, Aaron (Lisa) Mullikin, William Bonham, Emily Brucker, Tiffany (David) Shaffery, Hunter Blake, Michael (Lisa) Morse and Mark (Kimberly) Morse, sixteen great grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

It was Amy's wish there be no visitations or public calling hours. A private graveside service will take place at Fairview Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the United Methodist Church in Painted Post, 201 North Hamilton Street, Painted Post, NY 14870.

Arrangements by Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Kind words and memories may be shared with Amy's family at www.PhillipsFuneralHome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Leader on Aug. 23, 2020.

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Mark and Audrey Price

August 19, 2025

Audrey and I both knew Amy and Frank for many years, as we shared a deep love for antiques. We only learned of Amy's passing today. Our condolences to her family.

Mark and Audrey Price

Rochester, NY

Joan Woodhouse Cline

August 23, 2020

Terry: I lost my Mom last year at age 92 and it was still way too soon. My heart aches for you and your siblings. Be well and dwell on all the great memories full of laughter and love.

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