Mrs. Sarah Lee Giddeons Blanton, age 88, of Wallace, NC died Saturday, October 6, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. She was surrounded by her loving children as she made the peaceful transition to her eternal home.
She was born on May 6, 1929 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Leonard C. and Clyde Rivenbark Giddeons. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Joseph "Joe" Blanton on May 3, 2017; her sisters, Lucille Proctor, Elizabeth "Mary" Brock, and Juanita Wells; brothers, William "Bill" Giddeons, L. C. Giddeons, and Cecil "Sambo" Giddeons; and son-in-law, Dean Hayes Rivenbark.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her devoted daughters, Gloria Blanton and Jo Ann Rivenbark both of Surf City; her loving son, Roy L. Blanton and wife, Diane of Teachey; grandchildren, Lisa Gibson and husband, Chris, Jeridith Blanton and wife, Andrea, Deanna Taylor and husband Kevin, Jason Rivenbark and wife, Jennifer, and Darrell Blanton and wife, Amber: great grandchildren, Isabelle Gibson, Madeline Gibson, Tyler Blanton, Jake Rivenbark, Jenna Rivenbark, Brodie Taylor, Fisher Taylor and Brady Blanton; sister, Laura Johnson of Harrells; brother, Leophas "Possum" Giddeons and wife, Annette of Wallace; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends that loved Sarah dearly.
Sarah was a devoted wife and caring mother, grandmother and sister. She enjoyed the simplest things in life, but her greatest joy was her family, whom she loved with all her heart. Sarah was very talented in crocheting and knitting. She crocheted numerous hats that were given to new born babies at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The highlight of Christmas-giving to her children and grandchildren was the receiving Sarah's famous knitted dish cloths. Before retiring, Sarah and Joe were owners and operators of the Little Farmers Seafood Market in Wallace. During that time Sarah made many friends that lasted a lifetime. She was a friend to all, a strong, yet gentle presence in the lives of those who were blessed to know her. Sarah was loved and will surely be missed, but treasured memories will remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, 2:00 p.m. at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Wallace, NC with funeral services following at 3:00 p.m. The Reverend Dr. Dennis Bazemore will conduct the service. Burial will follow in Rockfish Memorial Cemetery.
She was born on May 6, 1929 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Leonard C. and Clyde Rivenbark Giddeons. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Joseph "Joe" Blanton on May 3, 2017; her sisters, Lucille Proctor, Elizabeth "Mary" Brock, and Juanita Wells; brothers, William "Bill" Giddeons, L. C. Giddeons, and Cecil "Sambo" Giddeons; and son-in-law, Dean Hayes Rivenbark.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her devoted daughters, Gloria Blanton and Jo Ann Rivenbark both of Surf City; her loving son, Roy L. Blanton and wife, Diane of Teachey; grandchildren, Lisa Gibson and husband, Chris, Jeridith Blanton and wife, Andrea, Deanna Taylor and husband Kevin, Jason Rivenbark and wife, Jennifer, and Darrell Blanton and wife, Amber: great grandchildren, Isabelle Gibson, Madeline Gibson, Tyler Blanton, Jake Rivenbark, Jenna Rivenbark, Brodie Taylor, Fisher Taylor and Brady Blanton; sister, Laura Johnson of Harrells; brother, Leophas "Possum" Giddeons and wife, Annette of Wallace; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends that loved Sarah dearly.
Sarah was a devoted wife and caring mother, grandmother and sister. She enjoyed the simplest things in life, but her greatest joy was her family, whom she loved with all her heart. Sarah was very talented in crocheting and knitting. She crocheted numerous hats that were given to new born babies at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The highlight of Christmas-giving to her children and grandchildren was the receiving Sarah's famous knitted dish cloths. Before retiring, Sarah and Joe were owners and operators of the Little Farmers Seafood Market in Wallace. During that time Sarah made many friends that lasted a lifetime. She was a friend to all, a strong, yet gentle presence in the lives of those who were blessed to know her. Sarah was loved and will surely be missed, but treasured memories will remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, 2:00 p.m. at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Wallace, NC with funeral services following at 3:00 p.m. The Reverend Dr. Dennis Bazemore will conduct the service. Burial will follow in Rockfish Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Sarah Lee Giddeons Blanton, age 88, of Wallace, NC died Saturday, October 6, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. She was surrounded by her loving children as she made the peaceful transition to her eternal home.
She was born on May 6, 1929 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Leonard C. and Clyde Rivenbark Giddeons. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Joseph "Joe" Blanton on May 3, 2017; her sisters, Lucille Proctor, Elizabeth "Mary" Brock, and Juanita Wells; brothers, William "Bill" Giddeons, L. C. Giddeons, and Cecil "Sambo" Giddeons; and son-in-law, Dean Hayes Rivenbark.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her devoted daughters, Gloria Blanton and Jo Ann Rivenbark both of Surf City; her loving son, Roy L. Blanton and wife, Diane of Teachey; grandchildren, Lisa Gibson and husband, Chris, Jeridith Blanton and wife, Andrea, Deanna Taylor and husband Kevin, Jason Rivenbark and wife, Jennifer, and Darrell Blanton and wife, Amber: great grandchildren, Isabelle Gibson, Madeline Gibson, Tyler Blanton, Jake Rivenbark, Jenna Rivenbark, Brodie Taylor, Fisher Taylor and Brady Blanton; sister, Laura Johnson of Harrells; brother, Leophas "Possum" Giddeons and wife, Annette of Wallace; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends that loved Sarah dearly.
Sarah was a devoted wife and caring mother, grandmother and sister. She enjoyed the simplest things in life, but her greatest joy was her family, whom she loved with all her heart. Sarah was very talented in crocheting and knitting. She crocheted numerous hats that were given to new born babies at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The highlight of Christmas-giving to her children and grandchildren was the receiving Sarah's famous knitted dish cloths. Before retiring, Sarah and Joe were owners and operators of the Little Farmers Seafood Market in Wallace. During that time Sarah made many friends that lasted a lifetime. She was a friend to all, a strong, yet gentle presence in the lives of those who were blessed to know her. Sarah was loved and will surely be missed, but treasured memories will remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, 2:00 p.m. at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Wallace, NC with funeral services following at 3:00 p.m. The Reverend Dr. Dennis Bazemore will conduct the service. Burial will follow in Rockfish Memorial Cemetery.
She was born on May 6, 1929 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Leonard C. and Clyde Rivenbark Giddeons. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Joseph "Joe" Blanton on May 3, 2017; her sisters, Lucille Proctor, Elizabeth "Mary" Brock, and Juanita Wells; brothers, William "Bill" Giddeons, L. C. Giddeons, and Cecil "Sambo" Giddeons; and son-in-law, Dean Hayes Rivenbark.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her devoted daughters, Gloria Blanton and Jo Ann Rivenbark both of Surf City; her loving son, Roy L. Blanton and wife, Diane of Teachey; grandchildren, Lisa Gibson and husband, Chris, Jeridith Blanton and wife, Andrea, Deanna Taylor and husband Kevin, Jason Rivenbark and wife, Jennifer, and Darrell Blanton and wife, Amber: great grandchildren, Isabelle Gibson, Madeline Gibson, Tyler Blanton, Jake Rivenbark, Jenna Rivenbark, Brodie Taylor, Fisher Taylor and Brady Blanton; sister, Laura Johnson of Harrells; brother, Leophas "Possum" Giddeons and wife, Annette of Wallace; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends that loved Sarah dearly.
Sarah was a devoted wife and caring mother, grandmother and sister. She enjoyed the simplest things in life, but her greatest joy was her family, whom she loved with all her heart. Sarah was very talented in crocheting and knitting. She crocheted numerous hats that were given to new born babies at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The highlight of Christmas-giving to her children and grandchildren was the receiving Sarah's famous knitted dish cloths. Before retiring, Sarah and Joe were owners and operators of the Little Farmers Seafood Market in Wallace. During that time Sarah made many friends that lasted a lifetime. She was a friend to all, a strong, yet gentle presence in the lives of those who were blessed to know her. Sarah was loved and will surely be missed, but treasured memories will remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, 2:00 p.m. at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Wallace, NC with funeral services following at 3:00 p.m. The Reverend Dr. Dennis Bazemore will conduct the service. Burial will follow in Rockfish Memorial Cemetery.
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Siblings
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Mary Elizabeth Giddeons Brock
1919–1997
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William Archie Giddeons
1922–1968
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Lucille Giddeons Proctor
1924–2004
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Leonard Cleveland "LC" Giddeons Jr
1926–1993
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Laura Jean "Laura Jane" Giddeons Johnson
1932–2021
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Juanita Giddeons Wells
1935–2014
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Cecil Carson "Sambo" Giddeons
1937–2009
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Leon Gideons
1940–1940
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