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Geraldine Blanks Obituary

Geraldine Ford Blanks, 78, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at Carolinas HealthCare System-NorthEast, on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017, with her loving family by her side. She was born Aug. 29, 1939, in Cabarrus County, the daughter of Henderson William Ford Sr. and Isabelle Crowder. The legacy of this precious daughter, wife, mother, sister, and friend will always remain with her six daughters, Anita Redmond (Randell), Cynthia Bost, Janet Davis, Dr. Anna Bodrick (Rev. Willie Sr.), Salbrina Bost (Robin) and Isabel Davis; three brothers, Rev. Eddie Ford, Charles Ford, and David Smotherson; and one sister, Diane Ford. Visitation and Service: A celebration of Geraldine's life will be held at 12 p.m., Friday, Dec. 29, at Bethpage United Presbyterian Church USA, 8701 Mooresville Rd., Concord NC. A visitation will be held 30 minutes prior to the service. A public viewing will be held at the church on Friday, Dec. 29 from 9-11 a.m. The family requests that floral arrangements be delivered to the church at the time. Roberts Funeral Service is serving the Blanks family.

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Published by Salisbury Post on Dec. 28, 2017.

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Theresa Williams

January 14, 2018

So glad to have known you.

Lavinia

January 2, 2018

Wonderful woman who would tell you truth about anything she felt. I loved that about her. So special. Praying for the family. I will always remember the things about her that made me smile.

December 30, 2017

So sorry for your. Jesus wept after the death of his friend. We weep àlong with you. His example was written in the Bible to give us hope. John 11:35 Rom. 15:4

Kim Bush

December 29, 2017

God has his previous child now was a pleasure knowing you ms.gerrie sweet lady

Liz Landwehr

December 29, 2017

So glad I knew this spunky woman, even for a little while. I will never forget her. She will be missed.

Cedar Gray

December 28, 2017

Our prayers are with your family at this time,she will truly be miss..The Grays,Randy ,Cedar and Jerry

AC

December 28, 2017

God promises at John 6:40, that soon we will see our loved ones again. My sincere condolences.

jean hill

December 28, 2017

beautiful lady to have known. when she came into church at fisher street I always loved her hats-she as a special lady

The Pearsons

December 28, 2017

May sweet memories of your precious mom help you to cope. Our sincere condolences.

Juliet

December 28, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family. The first year without your loved one can be so hard to face, but the love of family and friends can carry you through. Please lean on God for comfort during this most difficult time because He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6,7).

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