MARY BLANCHARD Mary Edith Futhey Blanchard passed away July 25, 2013. She was born in Sumner, Miss., and raised in Tutwiler, Miss. She was a 32-year resident of Las Vegas. She graduated from the University of Mississippi and held graduate degrees from George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn. She was a teacher, counselor and volunteer coordinator working in various places around the world, according to her husband's U.S. Air Force career. She organized the Hospice Volunteer component for the Nursing Division of the (then) Clark County Health District before retiring in 2001. She was active in DOVIA, a national organization for the Volunteer Managers and the National Hospice Association. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Emma Flautt Futhey and Samuel Futhey; and her granddaughter, Amanda Leeman. Mary is survived by her husband, of 51 years, Benny E. Blanchard; son, Michael Blanchard; daughter, Ceci (Brad) Leeman, all of Las Vegas; stepdaughter, Terrie Hamilton; and grandson, Jacob of Boynton Beach, Fla.; granddaughter, Alisha Cross; and great-grandsons, Jayden and Brayden of Jackson, Mich.; daughters of the heart, Roxie Johnson and her daughter, Paris, of Las Vegas, Jenni Osborne of Seabeck-Holly of Washington, and Trixie Schmitz of Brenton, Neb.; and many special friends from her "Carding" and church work. Visitation and Rosary will be 2-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at King David Memorial Chapel, 2697 E. Eldorado Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89120. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at Our Lady of the Skies Chapel at Nellis Air Force Base. Burial will follow at the Palm Valley View Memorial Park, 7600 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89123. Donations should be made to the charity of your choice or to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
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August 23, 2013
anne
70 plus years my friend. Life will not be the same. You meant so much to me.
Anne
August 18, 2013
DEE KING
I am so saddened to read of Edie's passing. Today is the first day my email has been up and running and Michael's messages were awaiting me. Thank you Michael for reaching out. Edie was my professional mentor and a cherished friend for 25 years. Benny and family, I can not begin to imagine your loss, Edie was vibrant, caring, witty and wise. I loved her during our time on earth and will continue to do so until we meet again and rehash our trip to Boston with another captive audience!
Dee
August 5, 2013
Mike, I loved your mother; she was a great inspiration to me. I know that God is taking care of her as she did so many others. RIP dear Edie.
Martine Ramos
August 3, 2013
Jerry Blankenberg
Nancy and I so cherished our friendship during our tour at McGuire AFB, NJ and our continued contact over more than three decades. Her love for and loyalty to others will be missed by both of us. R.I.P. Edie, we know God holds you in His loving arms. To the entire family, be proud of this woman and rejoice in a life well spent in service to the Lord and her community.
August 1, 2013
It is with a sad heart that I am saying good-bye to my dear friend and mentor. My sincere condolences to the family and all who knew and loved Edie. She was kind, gentle, compassionate and so funny, always ready to help a friend. I will miss you Edie.
July 31, 2013
Starr Barton
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. What a wonderful person Edie was. I will miss hearing her read at the chapel.
July 31, 2013
Rosie and Bob Dycus
Our love, prayers and deepest sympathies to Edie's family and friends. Her love of Christ will hold you up during this time of loss. May she rest in peace.
July 31, 2013
Betty
May God hold you in his loving arms, my dear friend. Forever and always love.
July 30, 2013
Even though I cannot be with you Blanchard family and chapel family during this time, you all will be in my heart and prayers. Edie meant a lot to me and she will be greatly missed. She was an inspiration to all who met her. Going to chapel will not be the same without her. Patty White
July 30, 2013
Ms White
To the family and friends of Mary,
My deepest sympathy to you during this time. May you have peace from God who comforts all those who mourn and soon will wipe every tear from our eyes.
July 30, 2013
I'm deeply sorry for your loss. May God give you peace during your time of sorrow.
Ms Porter
July 30, 2013
Gary, Sue ,Kate Wakeman
Edie will be in our hearts forever. She was truly a wonderful friend to all of us. God Bless you Edie and the Blanchard family.
July 30, 2013
Becky & Dave Kells
July 30, 2013
Becky & Dave Kells
Dear Edie's family and Edie, you will remain in my heart forever,as you have been for many many years.Dave and I have heavy hearts and our love goes out to you.Edie is a lady of strong mind and very gentle heart with room for all. I feel blessed to have been counted among her friends. Love Becky and Dave Kells
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