Elizabeth Ann Blakely

Elizabeth Ann Blakely, 72 of Hickory went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 15th, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on June 5th, 1952, in Catawba County, NC she was the daughter of the late Emmett and Annie Mae Solomon Dollarhide. Elizabeth loved working in her garden, thrifting and going to yard sales. She was loved by her family and will be dearly missed.

In addition to her parents, Elizabeth is preceded in death by her 2 sons, Greg Blanks and Christopher

Lewis.

Those left to cherish her memory include, her husband, William Blakely; her daughter, Brookeanne Elizabeth Blakely and husband, Justin Hart; her grandson, Nolan Hart; her brothers, Gene, Donald and David Dollarhide.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Catawba Funeral Home on Friday, March 21st, 2025, at 12:00 pm with Pastor Michael Crigler officiating. She will be laid to rest at Catawba Memorial Park after the service.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 20th, 2025, at Catawba Funeral Home from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.

The Blakely Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.