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Alberta Blanton Obituary
BLANTON, 98
Homemaker
LAKELAND - Mrs. Alberta Blanton, 98, passed away April 24, 2008 as a result of heart failure.
Mrs. Blanton was born in Ochlocknee, GA on July 30, 1909 to Stephen and Charlie Civility Cone Eason. She moved to the area in 1939 from Thomasville, GA. Mrs. Blanton was a homemaker and charter member of Parkview Baptist Church. She also was a charter member of the Lone Palm Golf Club, charter member of Lone Palm Women's Golf Association, Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 26, Garden Club, and the LP Investment Club. Her hobbies included shopping, golfing, fishing, and gardening.
Mrs. Blanton was preceded in death by her husband, Joe K. Blanton; sons, Joseph B. "Bo" Blanton and H. Edwin Blanton; granddaughter, Cheryl D. Parker. She is survived by her daughters, Ann and husband Ward Edwards and Kay and husband Art Wentworth; sister, Ruby Eason; grandchildren, Bonnie Blanton, Kim Edwards Wilbanks and husband Jim, Richard Parker, Lise Blanton, Steve and wife Vickie Blanton, Andy and wife Kristie Edwards, James Blanton, and Tama Parker Gifford; and 10 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Monday from 9-10 a.m. at Parkview Baptist Church. Services will follow at 10 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Lakeland Christian School, 1111 Forest Park St., Lakeland, FL 33803, Florida Southern College Nursing Program, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr., Lakeland, FL 33801, Florida Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 8190, Lakeland, FL 33802-9963, Parkview Baptist Church, 509 Parkview Pl., Lakeland, FL 33805 or a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alberta Blanton
KIMBERLY SMITH
May 21, 2008
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY IN THEIR TIME OF SADNESS , I AM SORRY FOR THEIR LOSS .
NICOLE MASTERS
May 21, 2008
I GIVE MY UPMOST SYMPATHYIES TO THE FAMILY I WAS AQUAINTANCES / FRIENDS TO THE BLANTON , WENTWORTH , EDWARDS AND I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR THIER LOST IT WAS A PLEASURE MEETING ALBERTA AND I HAVE HOPES THAT SHE IS IN A BETTER PLACE! GOD BLESS
Pat & Harry Masters
May 2, 2008
Kay & Family sorry to hear of your loss. If you need anything let us know. We're here if you need us.
Judi Wesley
May 1, 2008
Dear Blanton Family,
My thoughts are with you; I share your sorrow in the loss of Alberta. She was truly a special lady, a woman with a kind and generous heart, so down-to-earth, finding her greatest pleasure in the simple, important things of life - first and foremost her family. It's been over twenty years since I last spoke with her but I've never forgotten her. And I never will.
Susan Hart Dampier
April 29, 2008
To the Blanton family, my heartfelt sympathy. "Alberta and Joe" were very close friends of my mom and dad (Deane and Sue Hart) and dad had the opportunity of a lifetime, to travel to Egypt and the Holy Land with them.
Now Alberta has joined Joe, Deane and Sue on the greatest journey ever!
My thoughts are with you.
Eyvonne & Jeff Willis
April 29, 2008
Kay & family
I am sorry to hear about your mother. I remember daddy saying how much she loved mullet. Well now she can watch over us as we fish and help us run the coolers over.
Love & Sympathy
Eyvonne
Linda Lewis
April 28, 2008
To the entire family of Mrs. Alberta Blanton - My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of bereavement. Your mother and grandmother was indeed a wonderful woman and I am pleased to have known her. God bless you all!
Jeanie Character
April 27, 2008
Kay & Ann and family: I am sad to hear of Alberta's passing only that this world has lost a wonderful and beautiful lady with such compassion for other people. She is now in Heaven with Joe and Cheryl and having a very good time talking to them. I will miss her so much and her beautiful smile when I walked up to her. Even at her advanced age, she always recognized me and smiled. She will surely be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Kay and Ann, in the passing of your mother. Giving up one's mother is NEVER easy even though Alberta had a wonderful, full life. God Bless You All, my friends. Jeanie Character
Jean Kloos
April 27, 2008
Ruby Eason & family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Alberta led a long and prosperous life and I'm sure she is resting peacefully now.
Love,
Jean and Harvey
Gordon & Mary Grove
April 27, 2008
A tribute to a wonderful lady! We could always expect a cup of coffee and a friendly smile when we dropped by. She made the most wonderful pound cake. Her green thumb produced the largst cabbage I ever saw. We will miss her for these things and many more.
Kemp Blanton
April 26, 2008
A super Lady has left us...we will miss you, Alberta, along with your words of advice and your wonderful ability to tell it like it is! I appreciated you and your thoughts for sure.
My thoughts are with you Ann and Kay and the great family that came from Joe and Alberta.
Hope to see you all soon.........
BARRY STIDHAM
April 26, 2008
SORRY TO HERE ABOUT YOUR GRANDMOTHER,STEVE...
Sandy Johnston
April 26, 2008
My Sincere Sympathy to all the Family > Especially Ann and Kay ! I have many wonderful memories of Your Mom ; Eddie and I running through the house when You lived off Lake Parker ! Eddie and I rummanging through the refrigerator looking for something to eat ! Always being AWARE that JOE not catch Us ! LOL Tried to call Kay this am be afternoon your time in Lakeland . I now live in Jomtein BEach ; Thailand and its about 13 hours difference ! Please tell Jim Willbanks I said Hello ! Sure Alberta in a much better place now . Probably teeing off on the gold course with HEr Friends !
Love To All
Sandy Johnston
Jomtein Beach; Thailand
JUDY PERKINS
April 26, 2008
MRS.ANN SO SORRY TO READ ABOUT MRS.BLANTON SHE WAS A VERY SPECIAL LADY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Arnie &Wanda Abitabilo
April 26, 2008
Kay & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. So glad we had the chance to meet your Mother.
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