Ann Blanton

SHELBY- Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Ivie Blanton, 69, of 1806 Oakhurst Drive, died Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at home. A native of Cleveland County, she was a daughter of the late Rufus Nathaniel Ivie and Annie Strange Ivie. She was retired from Hurst Jaws of Life and was a member of Landmark Baptist Church. She loved gardening and flowers.

PRECEDED IN DEATH: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack and Ralph Ivie, a sister, Betty Jane Billings, and a grandson, Joshua Lee Henderson.

SURVIVORS: She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Charles “Ed” Blanton, of the home; a son, Gregory Scott Blanton of Shelby; two daughters, Terri Henderson and husband, Bobby, and Kimberly Jane White and husband, Keith, all of Shelby; a sister, Kay Shaffer and husband, Harry, of Tampa; a brother, R.N. Ivie of Shelby; three grandchildren, Brandy Henderson and Michael Blanton and wife, Erica, all of Shelby and Angel Champion of Kings Mountain.

VISITATION: The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 15, 2009 from 2:00 until 3:30 p.m. at Landmark Baptist Church and at other times at the home.

FUNERAL: The funeral will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Landmark Baptist Church.

BURIAL: Burial will follow in Cleveland Memorial Park.

OFFICIATING CLERGY: The Revs. Allen Davis, Trey Bradley and Bruce Price

MEMORIALS: Memorials may be made to Landmark Baptist Church, P.O. Box 489, Shelby, NC 28151, or to Buffalo Baptist Church, Africa Mission Trip Fund, 1410 Buffalo Church Rd., Shelby, NC 28150.