BORN

1937

DIED

2018

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Memorial Funeral Home/Columbia

1217 BUSINESS LOOP 70 W

Columbia, Missouri

Darlene Blakemore Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 6, 2018.

Darlene Jane Blakemore, 80, of Columbia passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at her residence.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Memorial Park Cemetery, with Thomas Lutz officiating.

She was born in Wilton, MO, the daughter of Chester and Helen (Batye) Reeder, both of whom preceded her in death. She was married in New Jersey on May 29, 1957, to Reid Pace, who preceded her in death on July 10, 1967. She was later married to Marvin Blakemore in Columbia, MO. She worked as a secretary for New Haven Elementary School and retired from Columbia Public Schools.

She is survived by: three children: Terre Gatlin (Carl) of Tipton, Greg Pace (Cherie) of Columbia, and Darren Blakemore of Columbia; 3 sisters, Janet Calvin of Hartsburg, Checkie Ryan of Ashland, and Joyce Sapp of Hartsburg; 3 brothers, Joe Reeder of Boonville, Johnny Reeder (Ethel) of Ashland, and Butch Reeder (Louann) of Hartsburg; 4 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Lynelle Pace and one sister-in-law, Lovonia Reeder.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65202.

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January 12, 2018

Dianne Filbert

Jane was one of my closest friends for over 35 years. She talked often about her wonderful family ... her siblings, her kids and grandchildren, whom she loved dearly.

We had many good times together, lots of laughter and lots of discussions about politics. I will always remember her comedic remarks and life observations that make me smile each time I think of them.

Jane was beautiful inside and out, and oh so gracious. Even when she was suffering so much towards the end of her life, she always asked how my family was doing. I will miss her greatly.

January 11, 2018

Marvin, sorry to read about your loss.



Glen and Louise Blakemore
Sturgeon,mo

January 8, 2018

Maria Turner Begemann

Jane was a beautiful friend that I was honored to know. I will cherish the memories of some of the many times we spent together. May you RIP. Prayers for peace to her family during this difficult time.

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