Faye Nelson Blount, 89, of Bel Air, Maryland, died on November 5, 2018 at her daughter's home in Bethany Beach, Delaware. Faye was born on July 26, 1929 in Hahira, Georgia to V.M. Nelson and Tessie Carol Lehman. Faye was active in sports during her early years, and won a letter as captain of her high school basketball team. She assisted her father, hauling fresh produce by truck as soon as she could drive. Faye met and married William S. Blount, Jr. after he returned from fighting the war in Europe. They lived in several places, moving with Bill's job, but settled in Bel Air in 1964 and remained there. They raised four children together and Faye worked as a medical secretary in Edgewood and later in Havre de Grace, MD. At the age of 50, she started her own trucking company in White Marsh, MD and was the first woman to own and operate her own dump trucking company in the Baltimore area. In 1996, her beloved husband Bill died at the age of 71. She lived her life to the fullest and loved golfing, skiing and bowling. She was a member of the MD Golf and Country Club for many years and enjoyed being out on the golf course with her friends. Faye liked to travel and loved history and visiting historical places with her family. However, her favorite place to visit was the beach and just being outdoors in the sunshine.
Faye is survived by her daughter, Debra A. Richards (Russell), two sons, Gary P. Blount (Sharon) and William N. Blount (Shawna), a daughter-in-law, Cara T. Blount, six grandchildren (Tim Richards, Christie Wood, Jeremy, Travis, Tyler and Todd Blount) and three great-grandchildren (Castille Wood, Mannix Blount and Scarlett Blount). She was preceded in death by her oldest son, Michael D. Blount and her brother, Marion C. Nelson.
Relatives and friends may gather at Schimunek Funeral Home of Bel Air, Inc. 610 W. MacPhail Rd. Bel Air, MD 21014 on Friday 3-5 and 7-9 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10:30 AM. Entombment Bel Air Memorial Gardens. If desired contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriot's Way, Milford, DE 19963 or the Alzheimer's Association 1850 York Rd. Suite D Timonium, MD 21093. Online tributes may be left at www.schimunekfuneralhomes.com
