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Lois Blanchard Obituary
New Bern
Mrs. Lois Jean Bateman Blanchard, 88, of New Bern, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2011. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and sister. The oldest of four children, she was the daughter of William Joseph Bateman and Gwendolyn James Bateman of Tarboro. She was the wife of the late Dr. Irvin Thomas "Hank" Blanchard who preceded her in death in 1989 and the mother of Lois Jean Blanchard who preceded them both in death in 1952.
Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 2011 at First Baptist Church located at 239 Middle Street, New Bern. Dr. Steve Fitzgerald will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Family Life Center located at the church.
Mrs. Blanchard is survived by two sons, Irvin Thomas "Butch" Blanchard, III and his wife Bettie Kellogg Blanchard of Manteo and Joseph Bateman Blanchard and wife Jean Arant Blanchard of New Bern; one daughter, Melinda Blanchard Wheeler and husband Gray Wheeler, III of New Bern; one brother, William Joseph Bateman, Jr. and his wife Brenda Dickerson Bateman of Raleigh; and two sisters, Gwen Bateman Nicholson of Raleigh and Billie Bateman Futrell and husband J. Richard Futrell of Morehead City.
She is also survived by five grandchildren, Irvin Thomas Blanchard, IV and wife Colleen White Blanchard of Charlotte, Gordon Kellogg Blanchard and wife Madelaine Pick Blanchard of Kill Devil Hills, Joseph Ward Blanchard of Palm Desert, Ca., Oliver Gray Wheeler, IV and wife Leigh Brantley Wheeler of Raleigh and Laura Wheeler Clark and husband Russell MacKenzie Clark of New Bern; and four great grandchildren, Irvin Thomas Blanchard, V, Mary Mclaine Blanchard, Caroline Gray Clark and Oliver Gray Wheeler, V.
Flowers are welcomed, however the family recommends memorials be made in her honor to First Baptist Church.
Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations is serving the Blanchard family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lois Blanchard
Sharyn Marion
July 28, 2011
Melinda,
You can contact at 704-347-1444
July 21, 2011
Joe and Butch,
So sorry to hear the news of your mother's death. These are difficult days for ya'll, but reflect on all the good things that she did for your family, friends, and community. This is a time to celebrate her life, and know she is with our Lord.
Tomp Litchfield
July 21, 2011
Melinda, we will always remember your mother, she was always pleasant to talk to and she always walked across the street to talk with Connie on our visits to the beach.
Connie and Gerald Domme
Cindy and Bryant Kittrell
July 21, 2011
Lois Jean will hold a special place in our hearts and beach memories. We are blessed to have known her and all her family!
Jane McCotter
July 20, 2011
I cannot remember a time when "Miss Lois Jean" and Dr. Blanchard were not in my life! I grew up with them always around - every weekend - the "United States of America" (Mom and Dad, Joe and Pearl, and the Blanchards). And also all the wonderful summers at the beach. Jean was my best friend when we were young before she died. And Butch, Joe, and Melinda were always a part of our family. We have lost a great lady - one of the best. I will get my old photos out today - many of which have the Blanchards and the Wrights together - and savor my memories of wonderful childhood friends. My love goes out to all of you.
Jane Wright McCotter
Donna Murphy
July 19, 2011
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
July 19, 2011
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Much love to each of you. Love, Sarah and Alonzo
Tom and Diane Marsh
July 19, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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