Rachel Blanton Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-10-23T18:30:00
End: 2024-10-23T19:30:00
Location: Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rachel Blanton of Gaffney, South Carolina, who passed away on October 19, 2024 at the age of 97. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rachel Blanton to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Bridges and Rosa Lee Simmons Bridges; her brother Frank Bridges; her daughter-in-law Brenda Blanton; and her great great grandchild Ava.

She is survived by: her son Gregory Blanton of Shelby; her sister Peggy Dorman of Gaffney; her grandchildren, Jeffrey Todd Blanton (Tara), John David Blanton and Jessica Terry (Junior); her stepgrandchildren, Michelle Alexander (Chris) and Tracy Hamrick (Jimmy); and her great grandchildren, Levi, Eden, Greg, Shelley, Nikki and Ben.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory

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Oct 23

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Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory
1047 Chesnee Hwy, Gaffney, SC 29341

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