Gail Blanks Obituary
Gail was born in Roanoke, Alabama on October 7, 1946. Her parents, Arch Crawford and Ethel Entrekin Crawford; husband, Wayne Blanks; sisters, Joyce Cole, Jean Ellis, Billie Gunn; brother, Charles Crawford, all preceded her in death. Gail was a member of Awaken Church and always liked to attend the Widow's Might when her health would allow.
She is survived by her daughters, Crystal Lackey (Paul), Rhonda DeLee (Andrew), grandchildren, Nathan Blanks (Dana), Kayla Druce (Josh); great grandchildren, Dax Blanks, Grayson Druce, Isabella Druce, and Raegan Druce; sisters, Marie Manderson (Henry), Dorothy Gregory (Ronnie), Jo Ann Anderson; brother, Ricky Crawford (Sara); many nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Gail will be Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 2:30 pm until 4:00 pm at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Following the visitation a memorial service will be in the chapel. Pastor Andrew DeLee will officiate.
1891 West McIntosh Road, Griffin, GA 30223
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