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Barbara Blake Obituary

Barbara Ann Blake POOLER, Ga. - Services in S.C. for Barbara Ann Blake, 57, are noon today at First Baptist Church, Hampton, burial in Cypress Creek Cemetery, Pineland. Washington's F.H., Hampton, is in charge. Born to Walter and Sudie Smith Gordon, she died Oct. 13, 2013. Surviving: sons, Mike and Theo Blake, 2 grandchildren; mother; 1 sister, 4 brothers, 1 stepdaughter.

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Published by The State on Oct. 19, 2013.

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Angie Orr

October 23, 2013

Miss Blake, Will truly be missed by many of us. I was an employee of hers.she always taught us to strive for excellence and be the best you can be. She was affectionately known as Barbie doll to a few of us in the office in ridgeland ,Because of her elegance and natural beauty. She will be missed by many people.I pray that the lord continue to bless the family and strengthen you all as the days go by.

Sandy Moore, USPS, Retired

October 21, 2013

So very sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of working with Barbara for many years, she was a special person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Nancy Dixon Gerrald

October 19, 2013

So sorry to hear about Barbara. She was sure a sweet lady and coworker. May God bless all of Barbara's family and friends, my condolences to all.

Nancy Spellman

October 19, 2013

To the family of Mrs.Barbara Blake: I am glad I had the opportunity to meet her she was a wonderful neighbor with a beautiful smile. I watched her and Charles go walking everyday.They was such LOVING couple. When they moved I was sad because I had got used to seeing them.She always talk about her children and grandchildren. May god bless the family and Mr. Charles Love Nancy, Erica,and Mrs.Ida

Nancy Spellman

October 19, 2013

To the family Mrs.Barbara Blake: I am glad I had the opportunity to meet Mrs. Barbara she was a wonderful neighbor with a beautiful smile. I watch her and Charles go walking everyday. When they moved I was very sad because I got used to seeing them . She always talk about her children and grandchildren's.May god bless the family and Mr. Charles. Love Nancy,Erica,and Mrs.Ida

October 19, 2013

To the family of Mrs.Barbara Blake: Barbara&Charles was such a loving couple. I watch them go walking everyday she always had a beautiful smile I will miss her dearly. My heart goes out to her children and grand children she always talk about them .May god bless the family and Mr. Charles. Love your neighbor. Nancy,Erica,and Mrs.Ida. Thunderbolt,Ga.

Jenean Turner

October 19, 2013

Barbara was a very kind and sweet person. I met her through our job at the Postal Service. She was always willing to help whenever she could and she always had that beautiful smile.
May God grant the family the peace and understanding that they stand in need of as they celebrate the life of such as sweet person.

Birdie & Brandon Drayton

October 19, 2013

My Beloved Family,still trying to get there.if not,We know there is no distance in prayer,our heart grieves along with you for our precious cousin

Birdie & Brandon Drayton

October 19, 2013

My Beloved Family,
There are no words that can convey the grief we share with you.Continue to Trust in the Lord with all of your heart, lean not to your own understanding acknowledge Him in all of your ways as he direct your path. With our Love and Prayers.

kutonya king

October 18, 2013

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers ...so sorry for your loss...May the lovely memories you all have of your love one bring you comfort....

Rose & Horace Polite

October 18, 2013

Barbara we will miss you. I just got to know you about 5 years. We were planning on going on vacation in November 2013. When I heard the news it broke our heart. I'm going to miss my new friend and we will take care of Charles. Rose & Horace Polite

Arelia Langhorne

October 18, 2013

Prayers and condolences are extended to all of cousin Barbara family and to her beloved Charles. With love, Arelia & Howard Langhorne

October 18, 2013

Please include my name to the last entry Willie M Berry, friendand coworker

October 18, 2013

Barbara was a dear and generous friend. She and Charles saw that my family and I enjoyed many wonderful trips through their efforts. She was a coworker, and I'm so grateful that I had the pleasure of knowing her.

I will continue to keep her family in my prayers. Barbara, was truly a wonderful person.




a dear and

Evelyn Brown

October 18, 2013

To family and friends, may wonderful memories comfort you now and always. Barbara was beautiful inside and outside.

Petrina Andrews

October 18, 2013

To Mike, Theo and the rest of the Blake/Gordon family. My heart sincerely goes out to you during this time. I've never met your mother but you spoke of her very highly and I'm certain she will be missed. I pray that you find comfort during this very difficult time.

Evelyn Woods-Middleton

October 18, 2013

To MIke, Theo, and the Gordon Family, My heart feel your sorrow for the loss of a wonderful lady and mother. May God continue to watch over your entire family as she does too.

Savannah Ga

Mildred Washington

October 18, 2013

I met Barbara at First African Baptist through her friend Charles Heyward. She indeed was an easy person to talk with--So glad that our paths crossed. My deepest sympathy to you her family and all who knew her and loved her.

Lydia & Joseph Young

October 18, 2013

Dear Family; just hope you know you're being though about and cared about. Hope you find special comfort in all she meant to you will remain in your heart forever. Love Cousin Lydia & Joe
We will attend the Funeral Saturday.

October 18, 2013

Barbara was a very nice person and I am thankful I had an opportunity to meet her. She became an honorary member of A. E. Beach High Class of '64. I know God will give the family and Charles the strength to honor her memory.
Joyce Jones (Member of A. E. Beach Class of 1964) Savannah, GA

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October 18, 2013

To the children and family of Mrs. Blake, and to Mr. Charles Heyward; I send my sincere sympathy and prayer. May God strengthen and keep you.
Evelyn C. Polite

Jesse Bellinger

October 18, 2013

May God continue to richly bless you and your family and strengthen you in this time of sorrow.

Jesse Bellinger & Family

October 18, 2013

What a lovely lady she was....I had the privilege of meeting her in rehab at Memorial. She was doing so well. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathy Sanders,RN

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