In Loving Memory of Ms. MaryF. Blanchard Hope Sunrise April 20,1948 Angie Tuesday, September 19, 2017 11:00 a.m. C.A. Reid, Sr. Memorial Funeral Home Gibson Chapeloo 542 Laney Walker Boulevard Ext. Augusta, Georgia Sunset September 12, 2017 Reverend Larry Jones ~ Officiating Obituary Mary Frances Blanchard Ant was bom April 20,1948 Augusta Georgia to the late Eva Mae and Samuel Blanchard. She entered rest on September 12, 2017. She was loving kind-hearted person who would give anyone her last. She was all about family. She attended Lucy C. Laney High School. Her favorite sports were basketball and softball. She was a retired (chef) at Piccadilly Cafeteria. She was preceded in death by: one brother Samuel Blanchard and one sister DellaMae Blanchard Owens. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband John Hope. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her children: Two daughters Gloria (Willie) Harris and Johnnie (Lindsey) Judge both of Augusta, GA. 7 grandchildren all of Augusta, GA Tanika L Martin, Tamikka L. Burnett, Toni V. Freeman, Laquanita R. Blanchard, Thomasina M. Blanchard, Grady West and Christopher Blanchard. 23 great grandchildren and a host of devoted aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Order of Service Processional and Viewing Hymn Prayer Reverend Larry Jones Community Bible Fellowship Augusta, GA Reverend Preston King Community Bible Fellowship Augusta, GA Selection David Jackson Last Mile of the Way Scripture Larry Dunbar Second Shiloh Baptist Church August, GA Richard Kennedy (Pops) Second Shiloh Baptist Church Augusta, GA Led by Jessica Jackson and Antonia Fielding (Followed by family and friends two-minute limit) Eulogy $ - is - 3 f Reverend Larry Jones Recessional Acknowledgments Reid Funeral Home Interment SouthView Cemetery Repast Community Bible Fellowship 2011 Randall Road Augusta, Ga 30904 Selection Words of Comfort pall Sharers Charles Owens Kenneth Holman Alvin Yarbary God Saw You Getting Tired God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be So, he put his arms around you And whispered Come to Me With tearful eyes, we watch you And saw you pass away And although we loved you dearly We could not make you stay. A Golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove us He only takes the best. WORDS OF APPRECIATION Our hearts have been made to rejoice during the illness and passing of our loved one by the many acts of kindness extended to our family. Your prayers and all expressions of love and sympathy are greatly appreciated. May Gods blessings of peace and love continue with you forever. Special thank you to Dr. Nayah and all the staffs at Hospice HomeStead. Kevin Morris Ronnie Morris Eric Morris The Family