Phyllis Blanton

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Phyllis Jean Blanton, 92, of Grove, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2017 at the Grove Nursing Center. Phyllis was born on February 6, 1925 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Charles and Nadine (Kimmer) Austin. She grew up in Coffeyville, Kansas where she graduated high school. In 1942 she was united in marriage to Thomas R. Blanton. The couple made their home in Coffeyville, Kansas. In 1984 she moved to Grove, Oklahoma and began working for the Oklahoma Department of Human Services for Delaware County Social Services. She was a member of the Grove Christian Center. She loved going to church, going to Jay, Oklahoma to minister to the female inmates, doing crossword puzzles, reading, fishing, and taking care of her dogs. Most of all she loved the time she spent with her family and friends. Surviving to honor her memory is her son, Dean Blanton and wife, Sherry of Grove, OK; eight grandchildren, many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas Blanton and daughters, Clarissa (Chris) Peyton and Susan (Sue) Burns. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in Grove, Oklahoma at the Grove Christian Center, 29010 S 630 Rd, Grove, OK 74344. Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Coffeyville, Kansas. The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the Grove Christian Center and can be left at the funeral home or mailed in c/o David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 N. Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.
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Wednesday
30
August

Funeral Service

10:00 am
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Grove Christian Center
29010 S 630 Rd
Grove, Oklahoma, United States

Final Resting Place

Fairview Cemetery
2602 Woodland Ave.
Coffeyville, Kansas, United States
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