Name: Visitation for Rachel Elisa Blanton
Start: 2015-01-01T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-01-02T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel

Blanton, Rachel Elisa,

40, passed away on December 25, 2014.

She was a talented musician who taught at Sacred Heart Academy where she taught for 15 years and recently developed the program at Montessori School of Louisville. She was instrumental in the formation of Abbey Road on the River.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert and Thelma Blanton, Sr. and Gracie M. Urbano.

She is survived by her parents, Robert and Maria Blanton, Jr.; sister, Jessica Blanton; brother, Charlie (Anna) Blanton; companion, John D'Amato; John's daughter, Anne Marie; grandfather, Jesse C. Urbano and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be Thursday, January 1, 2015, from 2-8 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 10304 Dixie Highway. A Celebration of Rachel's life will be Friday, January 2, 2015, beginning at 2 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Dec. 28, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Rachel Blanton

28 Entries

Judy Sprinkle

December 23, 2024

Amy and I were just reminiscing about Rachel and your family on Market Street. I didn't realize it had been 10 years. What a loss of an amazing talent.

Paula Mock

January 27, 2015

My condolences to Rachel's family, friends, band mates and students. My son took violin lessons with Rachel for nine years. What a fantastic teacher! She was so patient, kind and a truly lovely person. She was so talented and will be greatly missed!

Amy Nall

January 3, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to Rachel's family. She will be greatly missed at Sacred Heart Schools.

Sarah Haney

January 2, 2015

Rachel taught me violin for nine years. She was always kind, helpful, and guiding. I cannot recall a time she was ever frustrated with me or another student, and greatly remember her constructive gentle spirit. We both shared a love for cats, and it was with great sadness I received the news of her passing. I will always remember her as the wonderful lady who introduced me to music. Music has since become such a large part of my life, and I owe this to Rachel. I am glad to know her spirit will live on through those affected by her teaching and performing. Sending prayers to her family and friends.

AnneMarie de Zeeuw

January 2, 2015

Rachel stood out among the students I taught at U of L, not only for her talent but for her sunny and kind personality. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.

At a Beatles concert in Miami

John Austin Clark

January 1, 2015

Judy Sprinkle

December 31, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. We have lost a tremendous talent much too soon. You are in my prayers.

james

December 31, 2014

I am sorry to hear of the loss of Rachel my hearts goes out to her family. I hope Gods word may provide a bit of comfort during this difficult time. 2 Cor 1:2 "May you have undeserved kindness and peace from God our Father"

Rachel w My Darling Asleep December 2008

December 31, 2014

Elaine Hertweck, President

December 29, 2014

Prayers and thoughts from Musicians Emergency Resource Foundation (MERF).

jason clopton

December 29, 2014

I went to jr and sr high school with rachel. Known her since 7th grade. I dint think I have ever seen her without a smile on her face. I work different events and had the pleasure to be at a couple that she played at. She made a effort to come talk to me in my line of people. But when she played I stopped to watch and listen. So honored that I knew her. She is gone way to soon.

Christie Dreyer

December 29, 2014

I had the pleasure of knowing Rachel through junior high and high school. She was always a pleasure to be around and was an awesome person and friend. Gone way to soon from this life but is now amongst Angels playing her music and smiling. You will be missed and always remembered in my heart and prayers. My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Blanton family.

gretchen smith

December 28, 2014

Thoughts and prayers going out to Rachel's family, the lord has an angel with him now.....God bless

Carrie Watts

December 28, 2014

In appreciation for igniting the musical fire within my children through teaching at Montessori of Louisville. The flames will live forever.

Robin Smith

December 28, 2014

I knew Rachel when we were at U of L. I remember her fondly as extremely talented and always with a sweet smile. I'm so sorry for your loss. What a great person who will be missed!

Leigh Clark

December 28, 2014

Rachel you will be missed. Simply irreplaceable. Your smile was contagious and your heart was huge. A dear friend to my brother Austin, the Clark family will miss seeing you very much and hearing your beautiful violin at concerts. Sending hugs to you and your family during this incredibly hard time.

December 28, 2014

jessica, our hearts and prayers are with you,danny and donna heil

Peggy Boone

December 28, 2014

I didn't know Rachel. I just met her once through John D'Amato. I am so sorry for your loss. She must have been a very talented wonderful person.

Lisa Svejkovsky-Schaeffer

December 28, 2014

I went to school with Rachel at U of L and will always remember her with a sweet smile on her face. She was talented, kind, and always made you feel comfortable and at ease. She will be missed by all that knew her. My condolences to her family.

Elizabeth Duvall Lenkoff

December 28, 2014

Although I was not a priviledged one who heard you play your beloved instrument, my heart so goes out to all who played with you and who have written such touching remembrances of your gifted soul. God Bless You, young one, and God Bless your family. Gone too soon but remembered forever!

Stacy Price

December 28, 2014

My dear colleague and friend who I taught with at Sacred Heart Academy in Louisville, KY. Even though it's been 10 years since we saw each other, she was the kind of soul who let's you take a piece of her every where you journey. I'll miss you Rachel!!! Wishing you the opportunity to Fly Higher than ever!

Sandy Dolan

December 28, 2014

We are so sorry as we know what a treasure she was. Love, prayers, and hugs to the Blanton family.

Tonya Howard Roberts

December 28, 2014

Rachel is one of the most accomplished people I know. Although I had lost touch with her over the year's her passing has definitely made me realize that one person can make a difference.

December 28, 2014

Rachel and her talent were wonderful additions to the atmosphere and curriculum at Montessori School of Louisville. The children and staff loved her greatly. She had just led a string performance of the children at our school on the night of Friday, Dec. 19th and she did a wonderful job. She will be sorely missed by all of us!

John Austin Clark

December 28, 2014

Robert, Maria, Charlie, and Jessica...my deepest sympathies. Rachel is irreplaceable. Lots of love to you all in this devastating time. I am here for hugs!

Frank and Peggy Maguire

December 28, 2014

Gone to be with our heavenly father.Way to soon.

December 28, 2014

Rachel had a passion for music, for life and for teaching children a love of music. She will be greatly missed! The Broadwaters

Joey Southerland

December 28, 2014

What a talented and down to earth person who just always put a smile on your face and always was concerned how you were no matter what she was going through - Play your heart out in heaven and let them hear what we for years have been gushing over and wait to hear again some day - miss you terribly but peace is now yours.

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