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Josephine Bland Obituary
June 12, 1925 - October 11, 2015
Gray, Georgia- Mrs. Josephine Thurman Bland passed away peacefully on October 11, 2015. She was born in Jones County, Bradley, Georgia to the late Mr. Toby Thurman and Mrs. Florine Manuel Thurman. She was educated in the Jones County Public School System. She joined New Demascus Baptist Church at an early age and served in various capacities. She retired from Lynn Haven Nursing Home where she served for many years. Mrs. Bland was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star and the Heroine of Jericho.
She was married to the late Henry Bland, Jr. for sixty-six years. To this union, ten children were born. Three children preceded her in death, Minnie, Reuben and Darryl Bland.
She is survived by seven children which includes James(Gloria) Bland, Dr. Bettye Williams, Earlene(Samuel) Blue, Lillie(James) Parrish, Wanda(Samuel) McMichael, Caroline(Gary) Dumas, Pastor Kurt(Debra) Bland, daughter-in-law: Linda W. Bland and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, in-laws, relatives and friends.
The family may be contacted at 389 Hungerford Road, Gray, Georgia 31032.
Visitations will be Thursday, October 15, 2015 from 7:00 - 8:00pm, and the funeral services will be Friday, October 16, 2015 at 11:00am at New Demascus Baptist Church located at 676 Hungerford Road, Gray, Georgia 31032.
Collins Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
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Cynthia Perkins Rumph
October 21, 2015
To Earlene and Family,
I'm very sorry for your loss.
willie greene
October 19, 2015
Sorry for you all lost.but she live a long good life
Patricia Dumas Tarpley
October 17, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family! Sorry I couldn't be with you during this difficult time. Love to all of you!
Cynthia Roberts Thomas
October 16, 2015
My condolences to the family. Prayers going up for all of you.
Nellie And Julia Johnson
October 15, 2015
Praying for the Family!!
October 15, 2015
Our heart goes out to the family at this difficult time.
Dollie, Ruby and Mattie Pearl Rmbert
Pate's Creek Elementary
October 15, 2015
Thoughts and Prayers for the Bland family during this time of sorrow.
Phyllis Kitchens Thurmond
October 14, 2015
Praying for the Bland family
October 14, 2015
TO THE FAMILY I WENT TO MAGGIE CALIFF CLASS OF 1967 I REMBER JAMES EARLENE LOOK UP TO GOD HE BE YOUR GUIDE JULIA & JUANITA RIDLEY
Ollie Mae Wilson and Daughters
October 14, 2015
RIP Cuz, you will be miss.
Zarghuna Khaliqi
October 14, 2015
Dear Caroline,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tierney Bland Jordan
October 14, 2015
My heart goes out to the family the lord has his hands around you all. God knows best even if man hate to say goodbye.
Marva Turner
October 14, 2015
Lillie, may peace and comfort surround you and your family.
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