With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Cyrus Lee Blakney of Stanley, North Carolina, born in Appleton, Wisconsin, who passed away on October 21, 2023 at the age of 11. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his grandmother Sandra Blakney (Mickey Mouse). He is survived by: his pets, Nala, Lily and Gaga; his mother Racheal Lucretia Blakney; his siblings, Piper Blakney and Jared Blakney; his grandfathers, Edward Blakney and Roger Leroy Hamann (Connie); his aunt Amanda Bellmore (Samuel); his cousin Emmalin; his aunt Rebecca Lori Eckes (James); his cousins, Jaidyn, Kimber, Mason and Logan; and also, Ryan Hamann (Lindsey) and Joanne Hamann.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to be made in Cyrus' name to the https://www.gofundme.com Cyrus may no longer be physically present among us, but the light he brought into our lives will continue to shine as bright as the sun.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service