Virginia Blanchard

Virginia Blanchard obituary, Kingston, TN

Virginia Blanchard

Virginia Blanchard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fraker Funeral Home on Jul. 20, 2025.

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Virginia Bryson Blanchard, age 100, of Kingston, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Born in 1925, she embraced every bit of her 100 years with grace, a loving heart and a deep faith. Along with her husband, Bryon, Virginia was a co-founder and charter member of West Hills Presbyterian Church in Harriman. Preceded in death by her husband, Byron W. Blanchard; parents, Annie Laurie and John H. Bryson; children, Patricia M. Blanchard and Michael A. Blanchard; sisters, Peggy Bryson Cook and Dorothy Bryson Sebastian.

She is survived by her sons, David (June) Blanchard, and Wade Blanchard; grandchildren, Tim Earl and Justin Earl, Graham Blanchard and Connor Blanchard.

The family will receive friends 9:30 am – 10:00 am, Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Fraker Funeral Home with graveside service following at 11:00 am, at Roane Memorial Gardens in Rockwood. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to Women in Church (WIC) West Hills Presbyterian Church, 506 W. Hills Drive, Harriman, TN 37748. Online register book can be signed at www.FrakerFuneralHome.net . Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of arrangements.

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July 22, 2025

Dr. Anne Rector posted to the memorial.

July 22, 2025

Tommy and Diane Townsend posted to the memorial.

July 20, 2025

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Dr. Anne Rector

July 22, 2025

She was the most beautiful woman in the world. Now, she is home with her wonderful husband and the children she adored.

Tommy and Diane Townsend

July 22, 2025

Heartfelt prayers for the family of Ms. Blanchard

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