Janet Martin Blanton

Janet Martin Blanton obituary, Starr, SC

Janet Martin Blanton

Janet Blanton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sullivan-King Mortuary & Crematory - Anderson on Feb. 4, 2026.
Janet Rebecca Martin Blanton, 74, of Starr, and widow of the late Glenn Blanton, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Born September 18, 1951, in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late Charles Frank Martin, Sr. and the late Syble Willie Taylor Martin. Janet was owner and operator long distance truck driver and a farmer. She was a member of Ruhamah United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Blanton is survived by her brother, Charles Frank "Buck" Martin, Jr. (Armenter), sister, Carolyn Delores Brock, and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Rev. Gregg Martin officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Anderson County PAWS, 1320 Hwy. 29 South, Anderson, SC 29626.

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

Sullivan-King Mortuary & Crematory - Anderson

3205 North Highway 81, Anderson, SC 29621

Make a Donation
in Janet Blanton's name

How to support Janet's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Janet Blanton's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Janet Blanton's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?