Dorothy N. Blanchard

Dorothy Blanchard departed this life Jan31, 2023, she was the daughter of the late Cooper L Sr and Ruth (Berry) Smith. She was born March 22 1938 in Forest Mississippi. Early in life she gave her life to Jesus Christ at the 4th Street Baptist Church (Rev Magee) Lima Ohio. As a young adult she worked as an assistant at the Mississippi State Capital Building under the late Governor Charles “Cliff” Finch. In 1976 she moved to Richmond California and held various positions in the hospitality industry. She was a member of the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. (Reverend A.H. Newman) In 1988, Dorothy moved back to Lima Ohio to be closer to her biological family. She joined the Holy Tabernacle Church. (Rev Edward Louis Tibbs) She was a faithful member of the Church and served the Lord. In 1997 Dorothy and her two sons moved to Panama City Florida. She joined the mount Olive Baptist Church. (Rev Woodrow Wilson) Dorothy re-located back to Richmond California and was united in Holy Matrimony on Jan 14, 1999, to the late Mr. Esteem Blanchard. After his passing in 2007 she returned to Panama City Florida. In 2008 she Joined the Family of God Baptist Church (Rev Dwight Woods) Her manner of life was humble obedience with a forgiving spirit desiring friendship and unity to all who knew her. Survivors are 2 sons Larry Jackson, Jeff & Luisa Carey Panama City Florida/ Sydney Australia, 5 grandchildren Renee Young Tyler and Kimberly Thurman both of Jackson Mississippi, Kristina Ranea Jackson and Larry D Jackson jr. both of lima Ohio, Alexander Carey of Chicago Illinois, Sofia Carey Sydney Australia, 4 great grandchildren Rashon Keyes, Ravone Baskerville, Reanna Baskerville, Savanna Hughes, all of Jackson Mississippi 5 brothers 8 sisters: Cooper “Butch” Smith jr. Richmond California, Julius & Ruby Smith of lima Ohio, James & Mary Smith of Elida Ohio, Stanley Smith Atlanta Georgia, Ronnie Smith Dayton Ohio, Maxine Smith of Lima Ohio, Delores Smith Jones Columbus Ohio, Vera Smith Fairfield California, Renee & Thomas Fryar Surprise Arizona, and Trudy Ward Dayton Ohio Dorothy was preceded in death by her biological father the late Phillip Jackson and 3 sisters, Linda A. Smith, Connie Smith, Gloria Moore and Lifelong friend Gaynell Green of Cincinnati Ohio. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The family of the late Dorothy Blanchard would like to acknowledge all acts of kindness expressed during the illness and passing of our loved one. We would like to thank all the family and friends in Panama City and beyond who visited Dorothy in the nursing home, brought food and prayed for her thru her decline in health. A special thanks to the Craig Family, The Bennet Family, The Marshal Family, Sister Rena Bentley, Sister Queen Thomtson, Evangelist Gwen Parker, Sister Shirley Weeks-Spencer, Brother Emmanuel Hill, Ms Emma Harley and all the brothers and sisters in Christ who walked with us during this difficult time. Your kindness was not overlooked. Thank You. Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. on Monday, February 6, 2023 at Kent Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Garden of Memories Cemetery following the service. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Expressions of love and sympathy may be placed and viewed online @ kentforestlawnfuneral.com

With Jesus When Jesus calls me home to rest and he has done his work thru me. Remember I’m at home with Jesus because he has set me free. I’ll be resting in his loving arms no hurts, no fears, no cares. I’ve climbed the top of the mountain and I’m on the pearly stairs. Resting with Jesus child, dont cry for me . I’m at home with Jesus child. One day I hope you to see.
Love Mom
DNJohnson
April 19-94
12:00 P.M.
 

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