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Miriam Bland Obituary

Dr. Miriam Lenora Bland, 91, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013 at Universal Healthcare, Greenville. Miriam was a native of Lee County where she was born on Jan. 11, 1921, to Dr. David L. Bland and Eva Davis Bland. She attended the public schools of Lee County before graduating from North Carolina College, teaching high school in Fayetteville. Miriam graduated Summa Cum Laude from Howard University with her degree in Pharmacy. Miriam proceeded to work in the family owned "Blands Drug Store" as a pharmacist in Sanford until she retired. Upon retirement, Miriam relocated to the Pitt County area.
Dr. Miriam Lenora Bland was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Addie A. Bland and Eva Carmel Clouser; and brother, Dr. David L. Bland Jr.
Miriam leaves to cherish memories of her to a devoted sister, Gladys Theresa Meteye of Greenville; a beloved nephew, David L. Bland III of Chesapeake, Va.; and a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the local United Hospice Association in memory of Dr. Miriam L. Bland.
Professional service provided by Mitchell's Funeral Home, Greenville.

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

Published by The Daily Reflector on Jan. 5, 2013.

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Aaron Cotten, MD

January 5, 2013

I send my condolences to the family. I knew her and family well. I grew up on Wall street with the Blands and attened the same church. As a child, we all went to Blands Drug Store. Miriam and Addie were instrumental in the development of most youth in the area. Watching Dr. David Bland sparked my interest in the medical field.

Aaron R. Cotten, MD
Greenville, NC

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