Mrs. Betty Blanks of Marianna, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at her residence.
Mrs. Blanks was a member of the Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church. She was a 1962 graduate of Union Grove High School. Mrs. Blanks retired from Sunland Center where she took pride in providing optimal care for the residents.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 11:00 AM from the Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church located at 3695 Popular Springs Road in Marianna, Florida 32446 with Pastor Dwight Cockerham, Sr. officiating.
A viewing will be held on Friday, February 26, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Vann Funeral Home.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all state and local guidelines for social distancing and masks will be practiced for the health and safety of the public and especially the bereaved family.
She leaves to celebrate her life, a loving family:
Four Sons: Crispin D. Dickens (Juanita) of Chester, Virginia; Derek D. Blanks (Tunya) of Jacob City, Florida; Maurice l. Blanks; and Ronald L. Oliver both of Marianna, Florida
Three Daughters: Felisica C. Oliver of Panama City, Florida; Cherita A. Oliver; and Temeka J. Oliver both of Marianna, Florida
Two Sisters: Glenda Crawford (John) of Marianna, Florida; Pearlie Collins of Tampa, Florida
Two Brothers: Julius Baker (Lillie) of Marianna, Florida; and Alex Baker (Mary) of Tampa, Florida
16 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren
And numerous other relatives and many dear friends.
