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Suzanne Bledsoe Obituary
September 3, 1940 - December 18, 2021
Suzanne "Sue" Sears Bledsoe, of Blackstone, VA, passed away on December 18, 2021. Sue was born to the late Ammon and Jerry Sears in Roanoke, VA on September 3, 1940. Sue is survived by her daughter, Beth Pickett of Farmville; her daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Jay Stafford of Lunenburg Courthouse; her sons and daughters-in-law, John and Nena Bledsoe of Kenbridge and Kelly and Lynne Bledsoe of Roanoke; her grandchildren, Kirstin Stafford Overton, Calvin Bledsoe, Kate Pickett Irving, Kyle Stafford, Taylor Pickett Emerson, Tyler Bledsoe and Lauren Bledsoe; four great-grandchildren, Jack, Ava, Addie and Emma; brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Carol Bledsoe and many nieces and nephews. Sue was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Bledsoe; her parents, Jerry and Ammon Sears; her twin sister, Carolyn Sears Dance; and cherished son-in-law, Jonathan Pickett. Memorial services will be held on March 26, 2022 at 11am at Kenbridge Baptist Church, 500 East Fifth Avenue, Kenbridge, VA 23944. Please wear a mask. Donations can be made to Southside SPCA, C/O Ray Elliott, 797 Starlight Lane, Kenbridge, VA 23944. Clarke Funeral Home, Kenbridge, is in charge of the services.
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Carol Canode
March 14, 2022
Kelly, So sorry for your loss. Now I know where your good looks came from!! Lovely lady!! Prayers for you and your family,
Marilyn Estes
March 13, 2022
Thoughts and prayers to all of your. So sorry to learn of your loss. Heaven has gained a beautiful lady! Take care!
Jennifer Golden Swift
March 13, 2022
So sorry for your loss. I have not seen any of you in many years but I remember seeing you at grandpa´s. Your family was always happy and so much fun to be around. I am J.C.´s first cousin. My mama was Muriel....Metta´s sister. May God wrap His arms around you and comfort you in your hours of sorrow. Love,hugs and prayers for all of you!
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