Chloy Hall Blanco

“How about a nice cup of coffee?” It is a phrase that emits many feelings, usually ones of sharing, peace, contentment, connection, and friendship. That is what Claudia always offered to all who were privileged to have had the opportunity to know this amazing lady. Her love, her compassion, her counsel, her guidance, her friendship she often shared over a simple cup of coffee (or sometimes a glass of wine). These traits were the essence of who she was, the mode of sharing those endearing traits could be over a simple cup of coffee or a meal, but it is what she gifted to any of her family, or friends, or simply those that needed kindness, she just had a way of making anyone or everyone feel special. Claudia was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and her family was truly the most important part of her life. The love and dedication she provided to her family resounds throughout those that called her Mom or MawMaw!

She was born Chloy (aka Claudia) Talbott in Fort Worth, Texas to Henry B. Talbott (deceased) and Chloy Jo Rhoades Talbott (deceased). She followed the normal path of school however it became evident there were some remarkable talents, her beautiful voice, and her ability to take a scrap of fabric and make it a work of art. Her father was a minister, and through his ministry she was able to share her talent for singing which she often did in church as well as several faith-based albums she recorded. This talent was part of her joy, it did not however become her life work. She worked as a manager in the pension department for Connecticut Mutual and later moved into her true passion, her true talent, manager and eventually owner of the Longest Yard. Here, her talent for design was to shine the brightest and she became highly sought after by many to turn mundane to magnificence which she often did. As her daughters pointed out, she had a way of making an ugly piece of string look beautiful. What an artist creates on canvas, or through clay, or through an instrument, Claudia created with fabric. If anyone were ever fortunate enough to have had her assist in any design or creation in their home, the attributes listed would seem a pale verbal offering for what she could truly fashion. Her designs went even beyond what the fabric store required. She made beautiful wreaths, cakes, and costumes; her talent simply could not be confined, it just shined through with everything she did. She later had the inspiration to open a new store, Lydia’s House of Fashion & Design, where she could carry on her work in a more conducive atmosphere better suited to her faith.

“The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want” (Psalm 23). Claudia was highly devoted to her faith, she was not only devoted, she lived her faith. Her daily prayer time was sacred to her, and her faith was her rock, one that sustained her not only through her illness, but many trials that life put before her. No matter the difficulties that faced her, she never wavered in her faith and it brought solace, comfort, and joy.Claudia was greeted by her mother and father on May 26, 2023 and is survived by her husband Robert M. Blanco, daughter Shannon Moy (husband John), daughter Christyn Hall; and grandchildren Abbie, Ryan, and Carli Moy as well as Zayne, Joshua, and Tyler Humphreys.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 3rd at Porter Loring Mortuary North, 2102 N. Loop 1604 E. San Antonio, TX 78232, with visitation from 4:00 - 5:00 and a prayer service to begin at 5:00. The family will hold a private graveside service at a later date.