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Bessie BLANKUMSEE Obituary

BLANKUMSEE, Bessie 87, of St. Petersburg, FL, transit-ioned April 19, 2021. She is survived by four daughters; seven grandchildren, other relatives. Funeral service is Saturday, April 24, with visitation Friday, April 23, 4-7 pm both at Smith Funeral /894-2266

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Apr. 21, 2021.

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Simone Taylor

April 24, 2021

May God continue to bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Please except my condolences.

De'Andrea Matthews

April 24, 2021

Sending love and virtual hugs from your family in Detroit, Michigan.
From Gwen Lee, Leoler Shanklin and De'Andrea Matthews.

Valerie L Legg (McCaskill)

April 24, 2021

Aunt Bet. Thank you for being there when Moses and I needed you most---you gave us a lifeline for which we are eternally grateful.

Mary McCaskill James and Johnny James, Jr.

April 23, 2021

I thank God for the times we shared during my adulthood which included meals at Aunt Bet's home and visits with her when I worked in the St. Petersburg area. Sweet memories are memorialized in numerous photographs which I will treasure.

Traci Blankumsee

April 22, 2021

I love you Momma

Smith Funeral Home

April 21, 2021

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Smith Funeral Home & Cremation Services

1534 18th Avenue S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33705

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Smith Funeral Home & Cremation Services

1534 18th Avenue S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33705

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